Cataract Flashcards
1
Q
A cataract is__
A
opacity or cloudiness of the lens.
2
Q
By age __ more that half Americans have cataract
A
80
3
Q
Leading cause of __ in the U.S.
A
disability
4
Q
the common cause is __
A
age, toxic, traumatic,
5
Q
The risk factors are
A
Advanced age, DM, smoking, eye trauma, a lot of sun, chronic corticosteroid use.
6
Q
Glare is at
A
night, while driving
7
Q
treatment is
A
surgery, laser
8
Q
Educate patient
A
wear glasses after surgery, report infection, pain,
9
Q
Common signs/symptoms
A
cloudiness, diplopia, photophobia
