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What can lead to, or is associated with cataract?
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The following cause or are associated with Cataract:: Hypoparathyroidism, Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Retinitis pigmentosa, G6PD deficiency.
Answered 6/1/2016
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Cataracts: Cataracts most commonly occur from aging, genetic issues. Diabetes, previous trauma, inflammation, steroid use, smoking, obesity (partly from increased risk of diabetes) can worsen progression or cause cataracts to develop; they are also associated with Hypoparathyroidism, Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Retinitis pigmentosa, G6PD deficiency. They can be congenital as well.
Answered 10/10/2016
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