What is cataract? Explain with diagram. How is it treated? Mention two causes.
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1. 2. Sometimes, particularly in old age, eyesight becomes foggy. It is due to the eye lens becoming cloudy. When this happens, a person is said to have cataract. 3. It is possible to treat this defect. The opaque lens is removed and a new artificial lens is inserted. Modern technology has made this procedure much simpler and safer. 4. Examples- Old age and Diabetes