Why the crystalline lens of people at old age become milky?

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CTARACT : The crystalline lens of some people during old age , becomes hazy or even opaque due to the development of the membrane over it.
The growth of membrane causes reduction or loss of vision. This defect of eyes can be rectified by the cataract surgery.

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