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Hi, fellow list members,

Thank you for the responses to my query, I am now a lot wiser about this 
condition.

All respondents knew people who had had this condition, in one case several 
members in the same family so there may be a genetic component.  I have six 
siblings, my dad is in his late eighties and still alive, and none of them 
have had cataracts.

The majority of respondents believe it is related to coeliac disease, or, 
rather, lack of absorption of the vitamins A & D due to the disease.  As I 
live in subtropical Queensland and take cod liver oil daily I think this 
would be a very remote possibility in my case as a cause.

Others queried damage from the sun.  This is a distinct possibility, 
although I do have transition lenses in my glasses.

Everyone said it is a straightforward simple procedure carried out under 
local anaesthetic.  That is my worry as I cannot have a local anaesthetic 
due to a severe allergic reaction during a minor procedure several years 
ago.

I now also know to query which sort of lens will be inserted, thanks to 
several respondents who were very knowledgable on this subject.

Once again, thanks to everyone who took the time to respond and impart their 
considerable knowledge.

Regards,
Sylvia 

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