What are cataracts over the eyes? Could this possibly be what the old man had?

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The Tell-Tale Heart - Short story by Edgar Allan Poe

Asked by Aurora B #553677 on 2/26/2017 6:24 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 2/26/2017 6:32 AM

Answered by Aslan on 2/26/2017 6:32 AM

Cataracts are a cloudy film-like substance over the lens of the eye. It is possible the old man had this.