
Cataract surgery average waiting time in Spain 2011-2022
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A cataract is en eye condition where the lense of the eye becomes blurry, which can lead to serious vision impairment and ultimately to blindness. Age is by far the leading cause for developing a cataract, although there may be other factors like genetics, exposure to radiation, smoking and alcohol consumption. A cataract surgery is a common procedure where the blurred lens is removed and replaced by an artificial one.
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