Unit 7: Gradual Loss of Vision
1: Cataract
Presentations
Age-related cataracts can present as:
- Nuclear cataract
- Posterior sub-capsular cataract
- Cortical cataract
Or a combination
Cross section though lens showing where the different types of age related cataract can be seen
'Cross-section through lens' image adapted from National Eye Institute. Cortical cataract image source: National Eye Institute