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Ophthalmology Age-Related Cataract 1827f4a9

Most common type of senile cataract -

A
Cunieform
B
Nuclear
C
Cupuliform
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., CunieformMorphological types of senile cataracto Common morphological types of senile cataract are :-Cortical senile cataract (soft cataract):-Opacities in cortex may be of two types :-Cuneiform cataract:- Wedge shaped opacities (spokes) in the cortexPosterior subcapsular (Cupuliform) cataract:- Saucer shaped opacity under the posterior capsule.Nuclear senile cataract (Hard cataract) :- Opacity in the nucleuso Most common type of senile cataract is cunieform cortical (70%) followed by nuclear (25%) and cupuliform.

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