10 Questions
Which type of cataract typically results in a myopic shift?
Nuclear Sclerosis
Which type of cataract is often associated with chronic uveitis?
Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
Which type of cataract typically results in a hyperopic shift?
Cortical Cataract
Which type of cataract can make BIO more difficult due to glare?
Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
Which type of cataract can cause a lens capsule rupture?
Hypermature Cataract
Which type of cataract typically begins with water clefts and vacuoles in the early stages?
Cortical Cataract
Which type of cataract can cause a phacomorphic glaucoma?
Mature Cataract
Which type of cataract typically begins around age 50?
All of the above
Which type of cataract is associated with prolonged steroid use?
Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
Which type of cataract can cause a myopic shift with a 'second sight' phenomenon?
Nuclear Sclerosis
Learn about the characteristics, symptoms, and management of nuclear sclerosis in cataracts. Understand the age-related etiology, bilateral occurrence, and typical signs like yellowing or browning of the lens nucleus.
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