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MANAGEMENT OF CATARACT BY DR. A. K. SALEH FAMMED AKTH 16-10-2014

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Introduction Epidemiology Anatomy Pathophysiology Classification Clinical features Diagnosis and treatment prevention OUT LINE

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CATARACT

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Introduction Etymology; cataracta in Latin water fall ancient Greek katarrhaktes dawn-rushing Definition; a progressive, painless opacity of the natural crystalline lens of the eye leading to blurred or cloudy vision

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Epidemiology Is the leading cause of blindness world wide Affecting over 20 million ppl senile cataract is responsible for about 51% of blindness prevalence increases with aging 70% at 80yrs Cause of moderate to severe disability in 53.8 million ppl, 52.2 million of whom are in low and middle income countries Congenital occurs 3 in 10,000 live birth 88% of pt cannot access health care services F:M 1:2.2

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Epidemiology Incidence of blindness secondary to cataract; Africa 0.5%, Asia 0.3%, Central & South America 0.15%, N. America, Europe & Oceania