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  1.                               Cataract
  2. SYMPTOMS. Progressive, gradual dimming and blurring of vision, frequent
  3. changes in eyeglasses, need for a brighter light while reading and may
  4. include double vision.
  5. CAUSES are mostly associated with aging but may be caused by an eye injury,
  6. radiation or heat. It is a clouding of the eye lens.
  7. TREATMENT. Consult your ophthalmologist.
  8. .Surgery to remove the clouded lens or glasses may be prescribed.