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Does blunt force injury to the face and eyes cause traumatic cataracts?

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Yes: Blunt force injury can cause traumatic cataracts but does not cause cataracts every time.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: Direct trauma or repeated trauma (boxers) can cause cataract formation. It can also cause further injury to the lens suspension system that can increase risks in cataract surgery.

Answered 10/2/2012

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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Certainly!: The blunt trauma can cause cataract, and also knock the lens loose inside the eye making the surgery a major challenge at times!

Answered 12/24/2012

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Yes: Sometimes the force that hits the eyes is sufficient to carry enough energy to the lens that it will opacify and become a cataract. That in fact is why the name traumatic cataract exists.

Answered 1/22/2014

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