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Why does the lens of the eye become opaque in old age?

Over half of all Americans age 80 or older have either had cataracts or have cataracts developing. This common condition, where the lens of the eye becomes opaque in old age, is a result of complex biochemical and structural changes that occur over time.

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What age does lens opacity occur? Understanding the timeline of cataracts

According to the National Eye Institute, over half of Americans 80 or older either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery. While severe vision impairment is more common later in life, the process behind what age does lens opacity occur actually begins much earlier, often during middle age.

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