Cataracts

Question 1

Cataracts Epidemiology

Answer 1

• Affects half of those over 65

- Prevalence increases with age

Question 2

Cataracts RFs

Answer 2

• Smoking
• DM
• Systemic steroids

Question 3

Cataracts Pathophysiology

Answer 3

• Lens composed of capsule, epithelium and fibres

- Cataracts result from protein aggregation due to structure disruption

Question 4

Cataracts Presentation

Answer 4

• Gradual painless loss of vision
• Difficulties with reading
• Haloes
• Many are picked up at routine eye checks
• Can form in nucleus, cortex or posterior sub capsular region
• Defects in red resion

Question 5

Cataracts Differentials

Answer 5

• Macular degeneration
• Presbyopia
• Retinal disease

Question 6

Cataracts Management

Answer 6

-Surgery