👉 Spongiform cataract is a condition characterized by the formation of plaques in the lens, which eventually lead to blindness. The spongiform cataract is caused by a protein called amyloid-beta (Aβ) that accumulates in the eye and forms small droplets or aggregates within the lens. In humans, Aβ is primarily produced by neurons and can accumulate in the brain and spinal cord over time. However, it also plays an important role in the formation of spong
