Opacity of the lens inside the eye. It is the most common cause of blindness in Uganda.
Risk factors
- Old age
- Diabetes (high blood sugar)
- Certain drugs e.g. corticosteroids
- Eye injuries
Clinical features
- Reduced vision
- Pupil is not the normal black colour but is grey, white, brown, or reddish in colour
- Condition is not painful unless caused by trauma
- Eye is not red unless condition is caused by trauma
MANAGEMENT
- Refer for cataract surgery