Course: The Ageing Eye: Physiology & Pathology - Ocular, Section: Unit 5 - Common age-related eye conditions: Cataract (~8 mins)

General

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This course is the first module forming Part 1: Assessment in Docet’s Ageing Eye series and is designed as a companion piece to Physiology and pathology - Systemic.

This programme looks at the effects of ageing on a normal, healthy eye, including aspects of anatomy and visual performance. It also considers the identification, investigation and management of common ocular abnormalities that may be encountered in everyday practice in older patients. The programme features interviews with experts in the field and a wide range of clinical images.

First published: May 2014
Last reviewed: August 2024

Unit 5 - Common age-related eye conditions: Cataract (~8 mins)

For further information on glaucoma, see Docet's Cataract Series.

References

Jun G, Guo H, Klein B et al. (2009) EPHA2 is associated with age-related cortical cataract in mice and humans. PLoS Genet. Jul; 5(7)

Leske M, Chylack L, Suh-Yuh W (1991) The Lens Opacities Case-Control Study: Risk Factors for Cataract. Arch Ophthalmol; 109(2), pp 244-251

Michon J, Lau J, Wing S, Ellwein L (2002) Prevalence of visual impairment, blindness, and cataract surgery in the Hong Kong elderly. Br J Ophthalmol; 86, pp 133–139