Cataract Flashcards
1
Q
give four risk factors for cataracts
A
age >65
smoking
long term UV exposure
family hx
2
Q
give five ocular causes for cataracts
A
trauma uveitis high myopia steroid eye drops intraocular tumour
3
Q
what is cataract
A
the name given to any light scattering opacity within the lens
4
Q
what are the symptoms and signs of cataract
A
painless loss of vision glare altered colour perception decreased VA change in refraction
5
Q
give some systemic causes of cataract
A
diabetes systemic steroids congenital rubella atopic dermatitis down syndrome myotonic dystrophy
