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<p>Este video muestra qué causa la catarata, una condición en la cual el lente (cristalino) del ojo se nubla, lo que afecta la visión.</p>
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<p>As people age, their risk of eye disease and vision loss increases. This is especially true among Hispanics/Latinos, who are at higher risk for glaucoma and other age-related eye diseases and conditions. This webinar discusses what healthcare and other professionals can do to help educate Hispanic/Latino older adults about eye health and what they can do to protect their vision.</p><p><a href="/sites/default/files/2019-05/VeoVeo_ISee_EyeHealthHLOlderAdults_Presentation.pdf">Download slides PDF</a> (4.56 MB)<br><a href="/sites/default/files/2019-05/VeoVeo_ISee_EyeHealthHLOlderAdults_2016_SpeakersNotes.pdf">Download speakers notes PDF</a> (4.1 MB)</p>
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