Cataract Flashcards

1
Q

cataract

A

opacification of lens

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2
Q

risk factors

A
age
smoking
diabetes
alcohol
steroid use
previous eye surgery
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3
Q

signs

A

blurry vision

glare at lights

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4
Q

investigations

A

fundoscope

examination

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5
Q

mangement

A

phacoemulsification - implantation of artificial lens

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6
Q

what systemic disease can cause cataracts

A

myotonic dystrophy

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7
Q

complication of surgery

A

posterior lens opacification

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