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cataract

When the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy or completely opaque, this is called a cataract. Cataracts interfere with sight, and can eventually cause complete vision loss if left untreated. Cataracts can be surgically removed. The function of the eye lens is then replaced with an artificial lens.

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