Myth #2: Activities that are done up close (i.e. puzzle-solving, reading and/or sewing) can make your cataracts worse.
FACT: NO. There is no correlation with cataract development and using your eyes to see closer or further away. However, when you are doing an activity up close, a cataract will be much more apparent and bothersome. Needing more light to do the same activities throughout your day is also a sign of a cataract.
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