Cataracts Flashcards
1
Q
What are cataracts?
A
Lens cloudy and opaque reducing acuity
2
Q
Risk factors for cataracts?
A
Age Smoking Alcohol DM Steroids Hypocalcaemia
3
Q
Are cataracts symmetrical or not?
A
No
4
Q
How do cataracts present?
A
Very slow reduciton in acuity Progressive blurring Chang ein colour with more things brown/yellow Starbursts around lights at night LOSS OF RED REFLEX
5
Q
How are cataracts managed?
A
Artificial lens
6
Q
What is serious complication in cataract surgery?
A
Endophtalmitis
Inflammation of inner eye (infection)- treated intravitreous ABX
