Your neighbour is quite upset. She is 82 years old and has been having some serious vision problems. You have suggested quite a few times that she needs to see her doctor. She finally went and she was told that she has cataracts. She feels like she is the only one her age that has this problem. What could you tell her regarding what percentage of adults her age has cataracts?

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Cataracts are common in older adults, with about 50% of people aged 80 and older having cataracts or having had cataract surgery.

Your Neighbour Is Quite Upset