The lens works with the cornea to focus incoming light onto the back of the eye where the retina resides. The lens is located behind the pupil and changes shape as it focuses. A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens due to aging and is the most common lens-related cause of diplopia. These days, eye surgeons can generally safely remove cataracts.

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