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Can injury to the face cause traumatic cataracts?

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Yes: Any type of head trauma can cause traumatic cataracts. They can develop over a period of weeks to years.

Answered 3/6/2018

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Yes: Yes, especially if there is direct contact to the globe (eye).

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 7/6/2012

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