In the 'Symptoms - Head - Eyes/Ocular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about cataracts:
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Do you have Cataracts?
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"No / don't know" |
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"In the past only, now resolved" |
History of cataracts |
A risk factor |
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"Minor (juvenile, immature, early)" |
Cataracts |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Moderate" |
Cataracts |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Advanced, serious" |
Cataracts |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Cataracts |
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GLOSSARY
Cataract (Cataracts)
A steadily worsening disease of the eye in which the lens becomes cloudy as a result of the precipitation of proteins. Most cataracts are caused by the functions of the body breaking down. Eye trauma, such as from a puncture wound, may also result in cataracts.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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