cataracts

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects eye
one or both eyes
gptkbp:canBeCongenital yes
gptkbp:cause gptkb:trauma
aging process
blindness
clouding of lens
eye surgery
genetic disorders
infections during pregnancy
long-term steroid use
radiation therapy
ultraviolet light exposure
gptkbp:commonIn older adults
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:MeSH_ID gptkb:D002409
gptkbp:prevalence very common
gptkbp:prevention limiting alcohol
managing diabetes
not smoking
regular eye exams
wearing sunglasses
gptkbp:progression gradual
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes
family history
aging
alcohol consumption
certain medications
eye injury
prolonged exposure to sunlight
radiation exposure
smoking
gptkbp:symptom blurry vision
difficulty seeing at night
faded colors
halos around lights
sensitivity to light
gptkbp:treatment surgery
contact lenses
extracapsular cataract extraction
eyeglasses
intraocular lens implantation
phacoemulsification
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boston_Terrier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4