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- All individuals are at risk of developing cataracts due to the aging process. Age is the single greatest risk factor for the development of cataracts. By age 65, about half of all Americans have developed some degree of lens clouding, although it may not impair vision.
- Other factors that increase the risk of cataracts include: diabetes; family history of cataracts; previous eye injury or inflammation; previous eye surgery; prolonged use of corticosteroids, such as prednisone (Deltasone ®); excessive exposure to sunlight; exposure to ionizing radiation; and smoking.
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