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Does sun exposure cause cataracts or other vision problems? If so, do sunglasses help? What's the treatment for dry-eye syndrome? According to the National Eye Institute, twice as many women as men are diagnosed with vision-threatening disease each year. And certain forms of cataract are also more prevalent in women than men. Find out what you can do to prevent eye conditions or learn about options for treatment.
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