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Do sunglasses just delay or prevent cataracts?
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Delay: Sun protection has been proven to delay the time of onset of cataracts but not to prevent the development if you were going to get them anyway. Sunglasses are a useful and recommended thing to wear in the face of bright sunlight.
Answered 7/12/2013
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