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How common is it for a 30 year old to develop a cataract and what is the treatment?
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Uncommon: But not unheard of. Do not have surgery unless your vision and activities are affected by the cataract. Slow progression by using ultraviolet protection such as a hat and/or sunglasses!
Answered 2/3/2013
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Uncommon: Very uncommon at this age to get cataracts, but it can happen for no reason. Probably 1 in 5, 000 chance for it to happen spontaneously. Possibly may be caused from trauma, or medication you take. Treatment is surgery when it affects activities of daily living.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not uncommon: Cataract cause: Cataract occur from change in lens proteins which cause whitening/clouding/opacity of clear lens composition (types: cortical, nuclear, PSC, posterior polar (on capsular back) can be due to: infection/ inflammation from birth/congential (ie, rubella), old age (senile)/genetics, steroid use, trauma (causes acute change), poor diet; smoking, Diabetes ups risk. eyedoc2020@blogspot.com
Answered 12/5/2014
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