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A member asked:

Im 55 and have the beginning of caderacks in my eyes. is that normal at age 55.

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Cataracts: Can start at your age but usually become visually significant later in life , 70s and 80s.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2015

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