Cataracts

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb: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
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:Armchair_Apocrypha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cataracts