Overview
Cataract is lens opacification causing blurred vision, most common in aging.
Symptoms
- •Blurred vision
- •Glare
- •Color fade
- •Monocular diplopia
Diagnosis
- ✓Slit-lamp exam
- ✓Visual acuity
- ✓Nuclear/cortical/posterior subcapsular
Treatments
- →Phacoemulsification + IOL
- →YAG laser (posterior capsule)
Risk Factors
⚠️Age
⚠️UV exposure
⚠️Diabetes
⚠️Steroids
Key Facts
- ℹ️Leading cause of blindness
- ℹ️95% success rate
ICD-10: H25-H26 | Prevalence: çok yaygın
Last updated: 11/9/2025