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Normal |
Abnormal |
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The lense
of the eye is normally clear. When it becomes clouded over
by thickened tissue, usually in old age, it is called a
cataract.
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- Slowly blurring vision over months
or years
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- Old age -- causes most cases
- Intrauterine infections
- Genetic disease
- Corticosteroid medications
- Eye trauma
- Diabetes
- Uveitis (an eye disease)
- Cigarette smoking
- Heavy alcohol Consumption
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- Ophthalmoscope (eye exam)
- Hand held illuminator
- Slitlamp
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- Surgical cataract removal with lens
replacement
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