W6_05 Cataracts and Cataract Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
causes of cataracts?
A
aging fam history diabetes ocular trauma/surg ocular inflam. steroids UV light
2
Q
types of cataracts?
A
nuclear sclerosis cortical post subcapsular mature white hypermature
3
Q
when should doctors always do cataract surgery?
A
congenital cataracts
glaucoma/iritis cataracts
cataracts preventing treatment of retinal disease
4
Q
what is phacoemulsification?
A
using ultrasound to break up cataract into small pieces to suction away
5
Q
complications of cataract surgery?
A
infection suprachoroidal hemorrhage retinal detachment glaucoma macular edema posterior capsular opacification
6
Q
treatment for posterior capsular opacification?
A
YAG laser;
can cause retinal detachment, macular edema, transient IOP spike
