Cataracts

Question 1

causes

Answer 1

normal aging
smoking
acl
diabetes
steroid

Question 2

presentation

Answer 2

reduced vision
faded colour vision
lights appear brighter
halos around slights

Question 3

sign

Answer 3

defect in red reflex

Question 4

Ix

Answer 4

ophthalmoscopy + slit lamp exam

Question 5

rx

Answer 5

early - conservative

late - surgery

Question 6

complications following surgery

Answer 6

posterior capsule opacification (thickening)
retinal detachment
posterior capasule rupture
endophthalmitis (inflammation of humour)