Cataract: Presented By: Homipal
Cataract: Presented By: Homipal
Cataract: Presented By: Homipal
Presented By:
Homipal
INTRODUCTION
Cataract refers to the opacification of crystalline
lens, which impedes the passage of light
reaching the retina leading to impaired vision.
Although related to age related oxidative damage
of the lens in most cases, it may also be present
congenitally in children or develop after an
injury, inflammation or long-term steroid use.
Clinical Features
Symptoms:
• Gradual painless progressive loss of vision in one/both eyes
• Excessive glare
• Monocular diplopia or polyopia
• Colored halos around lights
• Diurnal variation in vision
• Fixed black spots before eyes
Signs:
• Greyish white or whitish lenticular opacity on torch light examinations
INVESTIGATION
Visual Acuity (VA), Intra Ocular Pressure
(IOP)
Blood Pressure (BP), Random Blood Sugar
(RBS)
Prior to Surgery: ECG, Urine routine, A-
scan, Xylocaine sensitivity test.
Management: