CATARACTS

Question 1

is lens opacity or cloudiness

Answer 1

Cataract

Question 2

is characteristic of cataracts.

Answer 2

painless and blurry vision

Question 3

refractive error due to an irregularity in the curvature of the cornea

Answer 3

Astigmatism

Question 4

In this surgery, a portion of the anterior capsule is removed, allowing extraction of the lens nucleus and cortex while the posterior capsule and zonular support are left intact.

Answer 4

Phacoemulsification

Question 5

can interfere with pupil dilation during the surgical procedure, resulting in miosis and iris prolapse.

Answer 5

Alpha-Antagonists (particularly tamsulosin)