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I live along the ocean area in florida. in general, can people develop earlier cataracts than expected due to extreme bright sunlight?
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Known risk: Sunlight is one of the few proven things that can accelerate the formation and development of cataracts. Always wear sunglasses in the sun.
Answered 11/28/2017
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