What is Oil Drop Cataract ?

Oil Droplets Cataract 


- Oil drop cataract is a type of cataract that is characterized by small, round opacities in the crystalline lens of the eye that looks like oil droplets. 

- It is a rare condition that is  associated with other systemic diseases, such as diabetes.

- The exact cause of oil drop cataracts is unknown, but it is thought to be related to abnormal metabolism of the lens proteins

What is Oil Drop Cataract ?


Symptoms of oil drop cataract ? 

• Blurred Vision
• Glare 
• Difficulty seeing at night.

Treatment of Oil Drop cataract ? 


Treatment for oil drop cataracts typically involves cataract surgery, which involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.

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