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Second sight

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By Jeannette Curtis

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Second sight is a temporary improvement in near vision (such as that needed for reading) in farsighted people that may occur during the early stages of forming a cataract. It occurs as a result of changes in the shape of the lens as the cataract starts to develop.

This improved vision does not last as the cataract gets worse.

Author:Jeannette Curtis
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Last Updated: 10/01/2007