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Who is at risk for developing cataracts?

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Who is at risk for developing cataracts?

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Cataracts are quite common. About half of the population has a cataract by age 65, and nearly everyone over 75 has at least one. Older people are generally more at risk of developing cataracts than younger people. For people over age 55, cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss.

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People who are 60 and older are at the greatest risk for developing cataracts, while younger people are usually not affected. In fact, cataracts are the main cause of vision loss for those over the age of 55. Other factors can add to the risk of developing cataracts including disease, injury, and heredity.

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