Cataracts Flashcards
1
Q
Cataract is:
A
A clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. If left untreated it can lead to blindness.
2
Q
General information about cataract:
A
Cataract:
the lens has lost transparency and distorts image projected onto the retina.
3
Q
Diagnosis of cataract
A
Visual acuity testing-> will show a decreased visual acuity.
Eye exam-> will show a cloudy lens.