Catarax Flashcards
1
Q
What is cataracts?
A
Cataracts are when the lens, a small transparent disc inside your eye, develops cloudy patches.
2
Q
What causes cataracts?
A
a family history of cataracts smoking diabetes eye injury long-term use of steroids drinking too much alcohol
3
Q
What are the symptons of Cataracts?
A
your eyesight is blurred or misty
you find lights too bright or glaring
you find it harder to see in low light
colours look faded
4
Q
What treatments are available?
A
Surgery is the only treatment that’s proven to be effective for cataracts.
5
Q
How do we monitor Cataracts?
A
Eye test
