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Cataracts Resource Center

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Why Your Eye Health Is the Key to Staying Connected as You Age

Judith Boyd, blogger and host of Style Crone, shares her journey with vision loss. Learn why regular eye exams are vital to staying independent and connected as you age.

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  • What Are Cataracts?

    If you’re over 60 and your vision has gotten blurry or cloudy, you may have cataracts. It’s a common condition in older adults.
  • What Are the Symptoms of Cataracts?

    With a cataract, your lens becomes cloudy. Your vision gets hazy, and it feels like you’re looking though a smudged window.
  • Cataracts in Babies and Children: What to Know

    You might think that only older folks get cataracts. But babies and children can get them, too.
  • How Can I Prevent Cataracts?

    There’s no way to prevent cataracts, but making some lifestyle changes might lower your odds of them progressing more rapidly.

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