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Opalescent nuclear cataract.

M L Levin1

  • 1University of South Florida, Tampa.

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
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Opalescent nuclear cataracts cause poor vision despite good visual acuity by increasing myopia and glare. This cataract type shows rapid improvement with low-power phacoemulsification surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Science

Background:

  • Contrast sensitivity and glare testing assess visual function beyond visual acuity.
  • Opalescent nuclear cataracts have known biochemical characteristics.

Observation:

  • Thirty-eight patients with high visual acuity but diminished visual function were studied.
  • Clinical features of opalescent nuclear cataracts were documented.

Findings:

  • Opalescent nuclear sclerosis leads to increased lenticular myopia.
  • This condition significantly increases glare disability.

Implications:

  • Opalescent nuclear cataracts are effectively treated with low-power, short-duration phacoemulsification.
  • This surgical approach yields satisfactory visual outcomes.