Posterior Capsular Opacification — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: What is the rx of choice for after cataract?_____

Answer: Nd:Yag laser posterior capsulotomy

Flashcard 2: Which cataract shows an onion whorl appearance?_____

Answer: Posterior polar cataract

Flashcard 3: Cortical cataract can be of _____ type (5% cases), where central saucer shaped opacity in the posterior cortex just below the capsule, lead to early visual loss

Answer: cupuliform

Flashcard 4: _____ is a type of after cataract that occurs due to thick ring being formed behind the iris, between the two layers of capsule

Answer: Sommering's ring

Flashcard 5: Corticosteroids causes a discoid, _____ subcapsular cataract

Answer: posterior

Flashcard 6: Loss of ability to see objects in bright sunlight, blinded by the light of oncoming headlamps when driving at night is seen with _____ cataract or posterior subcapsular cataract

Answer: nuclear

Flashcard 7: Wilson's disease and penetrating trauma is associated with _____ cataract

Answer: sunflower

Flashcard 8: Atopic dermatitis is associated with _____ cataract

Answer: shield

Flashcard 9: Inflammatory membrane behind the lens seen in iridocyclitis is called _____.

Answer: cyclitic membrane

Flashcard 10: major cause of blindness in >50 years age is _____

Answer: cataract

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