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Cataract physical examination

Introduction

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Overview

Overview

The diagnosis of cataract is established through slit-lamp biomicroscopy following pupillary dilation, allowing direct visualization of lens opacification and classification of cataract type.[1]

Visual acuity testing is used to quantify impairment, including under simulated glare conditions when indicated.[1]

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

Bilateral cataracts in an infant due toCongenital rubella syndrome, courtesy CDC
Slit lamp photo of Anterior capsular opacification visible a few months after implantation of Intraocular lens in eye, magnified view
Slit lamp photo of Posterior capsular opacification visible a few months after implantation of Intraocular lens in eye, seen on retroillumination
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Miller KM, Oetting TA, Tweeten JP, et al; American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cataract/Anterior Segment Panel. Cataract in the adult eye preferred practice pattern. Ophthalmology. 2022;129(1):1-P126. doi:10.1016/j. ophtha.2021.10.006

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