General Surgery — Flashcards

_____ accelerates cataract formation because of chronic hyperglycaemia

Risk factors for cataracts: _____ Smoking Prolonged UV-B radiation (light) Long-term corticosteroids

The primary cause of cataracts are _____

What is the gold-standard investigation for acute angle closure glaucoma? _____

_____ are a progressive clouding of the ocular lens

Acute angle closure glaucoma risk factors: _____ Asian descent Hyperopia

Hint: gender

Indications for cataract surgery? _____

Acute closed-angle glaucoma symptoms worsen with pupil _____

Hint: constriction/dilation

What is the management if you suspect a congenital cataract? _____

Patients with cataracts may describe seeing _____ around lights