Study examines the relationship between leukocyte telomere length and age-related cataract
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Chinese Academy of Sciences Feb 12 2026 Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness worldwide among adults over 50, despite major advances in surgical treatment. Traditionally, cataract formation has been considered an inevitable outcome of aging, yet clinical observations show wide variation in onset and progression among individuals of similar age. This disparity points to underlying biological mechanisms beyond simple time-dependent wear. Telomeres—protective DNA-protein structures at
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