The mean follow-up time was 18.9 months (range 13–29 months). A total of 22 (81%) of 27 eyes developed cataract during the follow-up period, of which 20 (74%) were posterior subcapsular in nature.

Figure 1. Slit lamp image of the anterior segment of the right eye using retroillumination showing Ozurdex implant and posterior subcapsular cataract (left).

Purpose To evaluate the results of conventional extracapsular cataract extraction and phacoemulsification cataract surgery, in renal transplant patients. Methods A total of 11 eyes of eight renal ...

Now we will move on to the slit lamp examination. Checking IOL position The lens should be posterior to the iris, well centered and no more posterior than about 2 mm behind the iris.

The eyes of a prospective cohort of 8,607 Chernobyl cleanup workers (liquidators) were assessed for cataract at 12 and 14 years after exposure. The prevalence of strictly age-related cataracts was low ...

Chronic use of oral and topical steroids is known to increase the risk for posterior subcapsular cataracts, even in children, but whether or not inhaled steroids at high doses have an effect on ...

The meta-analysis examined data from eight studies conducted between 2010 and 2015 in which a total of 2,559 interventional cardiologists, nurses, technical workers, and unexposed controls were ...

Answer: The main drug that is associated with cataract formation is in fact corticosteroids, and specifically, prednisone is the most common in this classification.