Cataract and Congenital Cataract Flashcards

1
Q

an opacity of the normally clear lens which may develop as a result of aging, metabolic disorders, trauma or heredity.

A

Cataract

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2
Q

Leading cause of blindness in the world

A

Cataract

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3
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clouding of the lens of the
eye that is present at birth.

A

Congenital Cataract

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4
Q

Involves removal of the lens, the entire
lens capsule and its attachments from the
eye.

A

Intracapsular Cataract Extraction (ICCE)

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5
Q

Risk Factors

Aging
* Associated ocular condition. Such as; infection, myopia,
and etc.
* Toxic factors
* Nutritional factors
* Physical factors
* Systemic diseases such as DM, down syndrome, disorder of
lipid metabolism, renal disorders.
* Infections

A

Congenital Cataract

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6
Q

Clinical Manifestation

Painless blurry vision
* Perceives surroundings as dimmer
* Light scattering
* Reduced visual acuity
* Astigmatism
* Diplopia
* Color changes brown in color

A

Congenital Cataract

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7
Q

Diagnostic Tests: Congenital Cataract

A

Snellen chart
Ophthalmoscopy
Slit lamp

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8
Q

Refers to a surgery in which the
entire cataract is removed through a small hole made in the lens capsule.

The rest of the lens capsule and all its attachments are left intact.

A

Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE)

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9
Q

The use of high frequency sound waves to
liquefy the contents of the lens which can
then be safely remove from the eye using
suction through a 3 mm incision.

A

Kelman Phaco Emulsification

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10
Q

Call the physician if

A

Decreased vision

Severe and persistent eye pain

Increase redness in the eye and eyelid

Increase eye discharge or color change

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