Cataracts Flashcards

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Cataract is:

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A clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. If left untreated it can lead to blindness.

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General information about cataract:

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Cataract:

the lens has lost transparency and distorts image projected onto the retina.

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Diagnosis of cataract

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Visual acuity testing-> will show a decreased visual acuity.

Eye exam-> will show a cloudy lens.

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