A cataract is any opacity or discoloration of the lens, localized or generalized; the term is usually reserved for changes that affect visual acuity (1).
Etymology: from Latin catarr...
Age-related cataract:
Decreased visual acuity, blurred vision, distortion, or “ghosting” of images (1)
Problems with visual acuity in any lighting condition
Falls or accidents; injuries...
Outpatient (usually)
~1.64 million cataract extractions in the United States yearly (2)
As the cataract progresses, the glasses or contact lens prescription may change to maintain vision. When this is no longer successful and interf...
Floppy Iris Syndrome
Algorithm: Cataracts
H26.049 Anterior subcapsular polar infantile and juvenile cataract, unspecified eye
H26.069 Combined forms of infantile and juvenile cataract, unspecified eye
H26.231 Glaucomatous flecks (sub...
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide; most cataracts are age-related.
The primary indication for cataract surgery is visual impairment leading to significant lifestyle...
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Cataract vs. normal lens. Cataract versus normal lens.
Figure 2.12. Mature cataract with complete opacification of the lens.
Figure 11.52. Anterior polar cataracts. Right eye (A) and left eye (B) of the same patient.
Figure 11.53. Zonular cataracts. A, B: The clear peripheral cortex is easily seen. The "riders" are visible in B.