DISEASES

Cataract
Definition:
- Opacity in the lens or its capsule is called cataract.
Causes of cataract
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis
Classification of cataract
Cataract is classified into different groups
- Classification based on Etiology:
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis

Sty (Stye)
Definition:
- It is an acute bacterial inflammation of eyelash follicle.
Causes:
- Staphylococcus
Symptoms:
- Discomfort
- Swelling
- Pain in eye
Signs:
- Swelling present at eyelid margin
- Redness
- Tender(painful) swelling
Treatment:
- Hot compress (3-4 times a day)
- Analgesics (Pain relieving drugs)
- Antibiotics (systemic)
- Evacuation of pus.
- Removal of infected eye lash.

Cataract
Definition:
- Opacity in the lens or its capsule is called cataract.
Causes of cataract
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis
Classification of cataract
Cataract is classified into different groups
- Classification based on Etiology:
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis

Cataract
Definition:
- Opacity in the lens or its capsule is called cataract.
Causes of cataract
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis
Classification of cataract
Cataract is classified into different groups
- Classification based on Etiology:
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis

Cataract
Definition:
- Opacity in the lens or its capsule is called cataract.
Causes of cataract
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis
Classification of cataract
Cataract is classified into different groups
- Classification based on Etiology:
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis

Cataract
Definition:
- Opacity in the lens or its capsule is called cataract.
Causes of cataract
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis
Classification of cataract
Cataract is classified into different groups
- Classification based on Etiology:
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis

Cataract
Definition:
- Opacity in the lens or its capsule is called cataract.
Causes of cataract
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis
Classification of cataract
Cataract is classified into different groups
- Classification based on Etiology:
- Old age (Senile)
- Trauma to eye
- Diabetes
- Drugs (Steroid)
- Uveitis






