Sunday, August 24, 2008

Cataract (contd..)

Risk Factors:

  • Inhaled steroids
  • Tobacco use
  • Exposure of UV-B light
  • Allopurinol
  • Trabeculectomy
  • Diabetes
  • Psychotropic medications (antipsychotics, antidepressants, lithium, anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines)
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Obesity
  • Medications for hypertension, and angina

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