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How common are cataracts among the young?
Cataracts that occur in people other than the elderly are much less common.
Elderly people risks with driving?
elderly people can get cataracts and glaucoma which makes their eyesight bad
What are the thickenings that occur to the lenses of the eye affecting vision especially in the elderly?
cataracts
What type of fructure is most common among elderly?
fractures from falls, hips knees and arms
What medical conditions affect the elderly?
The most common medical conditions affecting the aging are coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, and the flu. Accidents resulting in injuries such as hip fractures are also common among the elderly.
What causes congenital cataracts?
Genetic defects or an infection or disease in the mother during pregnancy are among the causes of congenital cataracts.
What causes PSC cataracts?
located within the rear surface of the lens. This common type of cataract occurs in the elderly as "senile cataract" or at any age after chronic intraocular inflammations or prolonged steroid drug use.
What are some medical issues encountered among elderly?
The elderly are a particularly vulnerable population when it comes to medical concerns. Some of the issues more common in the elderly are high blood pressure, heart failure, Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and risk of falls.
What is the explanation for the most common cause of cataracts?
aging
What percentage of people get cataracts?
By the age of 80, more than half of all Americans will either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Cataracts are very common among older adults but can also occur in younger people due to various factors like injury, medication, or other health conditions. Early detection and treatment can help manage cataracts effectively.
Where does a stroke occur?
A stroke occurs in the brain. A stroke is when an artery is blocked by a blood clot. Strokes are common among elderly people who have high blood pressure.
How do you put 'cataract' in a sentence?
Here's two sentences with two different meanings of the word..."The elderly woman had cataracts in both eyes""The Nile river has some dangerous cataracts"
