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I'm 42 yrs old.eye doctor told me i have the start of cataracts. how common is this at my age? i also have lupus. is there a link? not on steroids

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Dr. Bernard Seif
Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Cataracts: There are various types of cataracts and some grow faster than others. Most people get them as the "mature." Your eye doctor will tell you more. Please continue to see him/her.
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Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Lupus: Cataract is associated with lupus and occurs at an earlier age than the senile type.Usually begins in the forties. Research done at Johns Hopkins
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