“A good book gives you a map to yourself,” said Dr. Maté, now a trauma researcher and author of “The Myth of Normal.” While reading Dr. Miller’s book, his experiences started to make sense.

Trauma is another one that could lead to cataract development. Interviewer: Like what kind of trauma? Dr. Chaya: Eye trauma. Of any kind, whether it be hobbies-related or sports-related accidents.

One of the most common operations offered to indigent communities across the country is free cataract surgery provided ... in the body such as diabetes, trauma to the eye and undue exposure ...