A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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White tiger in water at the Singapore Zoo
Auscultation. The stethoscope is pressed against the body wall to listen for sound waves associated