Sunglasses, UV, and pupils

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But the lens is in *front * of the pupil. This advice is still good, but not for the reason he gave, right? Is there any study of UV damage to the retina?

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In this column, cecil saidBut the lens is in *front * of the pupil. This advice is still good, but not for the reason he gave, right? Is there any study of UV damage to the retina?
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The cornea is in front of the iris and pupil, but the lens of the eye sits right behind them. Here is a good diagram showing the anatomy of the eye.

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Well, dang. My ignorance has been fought.

So is that where cataracts appear, and how do they do cataract surgery?

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Well, dang. My ignorance has been fought.

So is that where cataracts appear, and how do they do cataract surgery?
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Yes, cataracts cloud the lens, and yes, they cut into the anterior chamber and remove the lens, replacing it with an implant.