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Cataracts can be treated with surgery.

What we found

A cataract is a cloudy lens in the eye. In surgery the cloudy lens is replaced with a clear artificial one.

Why we gave this result

The NHS says you will need cataract surgery to improve your sight. MedlinePlus says surgery replaces the cloudy lens with an artificial lens.

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