Cataract and Congenital Cataract

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Cataract

Question 2

Leading cause of blindness in the world

Answer 2

Cataract

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Congenital Cataract

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Intracapsular Cataract Extraction (ICCE)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Congenital Cataract

Question 6

Clinical Manifestation

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

Answer 6

Congenital Cataract

Question 7

Diagnostic Tests: Congenital Cataract

Answer 7

Snellen chart
Ophthalmoscopy
Slit lamp

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE)

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

Kelman Phaco Emulsification

Question 10

Call the physician if

Answer 10

Decreased vision

Severe and persistent eye pain

Increase redness in the eye and eyelid

Increase eye discharge or color change