cataracts Flashcards
1
Q
risk factors of cataracts
A
age
smoking
alcohol
diabetes
steroids
hypocalcaemia
2
Q
presentation of cataracts
A
usually asymmetrical
slow reduction in visual acuity
progressive blurring
faded colours
starbursts around lights
loss of red reflex
3
Q
management of cataracts
A
surgery - artificial lense
4
Q
endophthalmitis
A
inflammation if inner contents of eye
usually bacteria by cataract surgery
intravitreal antibiotics
