Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Eye disease
|
| gptkbp:affects |
Lens of the eye
One or both eyes |
| gptkbp:cause |
gptkb:Blindness
Clouding of the lens |
| gptkbp:diagnosedBy |
Eye examination
|
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
Ancient times
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cataracts
|
| gptkbp:ICD-10_code |
H25-H26
|
| gptkbp:mayBeAcquired |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:mayBeCongenital |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:MeSH_ID |
gptkb:D002409
|
| gptkbp:prevalence |
Common in older adults
|
| gptkbp:progression |
Gradual
|
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
gptkb:Aging
Smoking Diabetes Alcohol consumption Family history Radiation exposure Certain medications Eye injury Prolonged exposure to sunlight |
| gptkbp:symptom |
Blurry vision
Difficulty with bright lights Faded colors Poor night vision |
| gptkbp:treatment |
Surgery
Eyeglasses Magnifying lenses |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:radiation_therapy
gptkb:Grand_Falls_Cataracts |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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