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Glossary Cataracts

clouding of eye lens causing blurred vision

Cataracts are a condition where the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, leading to blurred vision. This clouding of the lens can be caused by aging, trauma, or certain medical conditions, and it often requires surgical intervention to restore clear vision.

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research Severe Monilethrix Associated with Intractable Scalp Pruritus, Posterior Subcapsular Cataract, Brachiocephaly, and Distinct Facial Features: A New Variant of Monilethrix Syndrome?

13 citations , July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology”

This case study describes a 9-year-old boy with monilethrix and associated abnormalities, suggesting a new, severe autosomal recessive variant termed "monilethrix syndrome.

research Clinical Case Notes. Propecia-associated bilateral cataract

11 citations , February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology”

In this case report, the authors suggest an association between prolonged finasteride use and anterior subcapsular cataracts, as observed in a 43-year-old man, marking the first reported instance.

research Cataracts and strabismus associated with hand rearing using artificial milk formulas in Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris spp tigris) cubs

7 citations , February 2017 in “Open veterinary journal”

This study suggests that deficiencies in certain amino acids, like taurine and tryptophan, in artificial milk formulas may contribute to skin and eye problems in Bengal tiger cubs.