Diseases of the Lens — Flashcards

The most common cause of cataract is _____

_____ is a type of after-cataract that occurs due to a thick ring being formed behind the iris, between the two layers of the lens capsule.

Second sight of old age is seen in _____ cataract.

Index hypermetropia is seen with _____ cataract

Colour shift is seen with _____ cataract

Cuneiform and cupuliform patterns can be made out at the _____ stage of senile cortical cataract

Atopic dermatitis is associated with _____ cataract

The most common cause for blindness worldwide is _____ (43%).

What type of cataract is associated with an anteroposterior spindle-shaped appearance?

The crystalline lens derives its nutrition from the _____.