cataract surgery

Question 1

4 things a cataract ain’t

Answer 1

1. film over the eye
2. cancer
3. caused by strining
4. cause of irreversible blindness

Question 2

7 causes of cataracts

Answer 2

1. age
2. fam hx
3. diabetes
4. ocular trauma
5. inflammation
6. steroids
7. UV light

Question 3

how to prevent

Answer 3

protection from sunlight

Question 4

5 tests for cataracts

Answer 4

1. vision testing
2. pupillary response
3. asssess lens
4. intraocular pressure
5. retinal exam

Question 5

5 types of cataracts

Answer 5

1. nuclear sclerosis
2. cortical
3. posterior subcapsular
4. mature white
5. hypermature

Question 6

what is only treatment for cataracts

Answer 6

surgery

Question 7

when should surgery be done

Answer 7

ONLY when patient feels they are ready

Question 8

exceptions to this rule

Answer 8

1. bebes

2. cataract prevents treatment of retinal disease

Question 9

what is success rate

Answer 9

95%

Question 10

what are risks (minimal)

Answer 10

infection
hemmorage
retinal detachment
glaucoma
macular edema

Question 11

what is posterior capsular opacity

Answer 11

prolifertion of cells that get left behind and migrate around posterior capsule