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A member asked:
If being aphakic from congenital cataract puts me at risk of eye problems, why not just implant lenses now? i'm 41, have been aphakic since 1 year old
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Aphakic: Discuss with your Dr over there. Need much more detail to be able to help.
Answered 6/15/2017
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