Disease caused due to weakening of the ciliary muscles is called _____________ .

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The growth of a membrane over the eye lens is called a cataract.
This reduces the amount of light entering our eyes and blurs vision.
This happens due to the weakening of the ciliary muscles.
Thus, the disease caused due to weakening of the ciliary muscles is called a cataract.

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