cataracts Flashcards
1
Q
causes of cataracts
A
aging process
smoking
alcohol
trauma
DM
corticosteroids
radiation
myotonic dystrophy
hypocalcaemia
2
Q
presentation of cataracts
A
reduced vision
faded colour vision
glare: lights appear brighter than usual
halos around lights
absent red light reflex
3
Q
type of cataracts from steroid use
A
subcapsular
4
Q
management of cataracts
A
surgery
5
Q
complications of surgery
A
posterior capsule opacification
retinal detachment
posterior capsule rupture
endophthalmitis
