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What is posterior subcapsular cataract?
Question
What are the possible reasons for posterior subcapsular cataract? Can this be cured by surgery? If yes, what type of surgery? My age is 32 years.
Expert Answer
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Dr Arun MishraNov 21, 2006
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, UK
Posterior subcapsular cataract is usually caused by prolonged use of steroid treatment for Asthma or other conditions. It can also be caused by metabolic problems but treatment is same - phacoemulsification with implant, and nowadays with special implants you might not even need glasses after the operation.
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