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Applying leaves directly to the eyes will not make cataracts disappear or fully restore vision. Cataracts develop when the normally clear lens inside the eye becomes cloudy, causing blurred or hazy vision, glare around lights,… Apply leaves to your eyes cataracts vanish and vision is fully restored!