Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Cataracts

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Clouding in the lens of the eye;
Often bilaterally;
Painless progressive vision loss;
Patient used reading glasses before, but don’t need it anymore

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Early cataract: ophthalmoscope;

Slit-lamp exam;

RiskFactors

Increasing age;
Diabetes;
Excessive exposure to sunlight;
Smoking;
Obesity;
High blood pressure;
Previous eye injury or inflammation;
Previous eye surgery or trauma;
Nutritional deficiency;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Age;
Diabetes;
Glucocorticoids use;
Tabaco and alcohol use;
Metabolic syndrome;

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

No therapy -> surgical removal, replace with new lens

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/eye-disorders/cataract/cataract