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Is nuclear sclerosis of the eye serious and is it associated with diseases such as ms?

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Nuclear sclerosis: This term means "hardening of the center of the lens". This is a natural aging process. It wiil, in time lead to cataract formation. However, this could take upto 10-20 years depending on other medical conditions and genetics.

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Dr. Andrea Kossler answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not associated: Nuclear sclerosis is a description of your cataract. A cataract is a clouding or opacification of the lens (nucleus in your case) inside your eye, this can result in decreased vision with time. A cataract typically will progress with age and worsen due to sun, tobacco, steroid meds, surgery, trauma, and eye inflammation. It is not typically associated with ms. See your eye doctor for eval.

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