At What Level Could Blood Sugar Cause A Cataract
Health Encyclopedia: Cataracts Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Aging is the primary risk factor for cataracts, but other factors are alsoinvolved.
Age
Nearly everyone who lives long enough will develop cataracts to some extent. A major study reported that:
- About 40% of people between 55 and 64 years old had some opaque areas in their lenses, and 5% had fully-developed cataracts
- About 70% of people between 65 and 74 years old had opaque areas, and 18% had cataracts
- More than 90% of people between 75 and 84 years old had opaque areas, and almost half h...
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