Cataract: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
Which of the following is not a recognized risk factor for cataract development?
A. Cigarette smoking
B. Chronic steroid use
C. Ultraviolet light exposure
D. Moderate alcohol consumption
E. Diabetes mellitus
Answer and topic summary
The answer is D. Moderate alcohol consumption
Cataracts are opacifications of the lens of the eye. About half of the people over the age of 75 have cataracts. Clinical features include a loss of visual acuity that progresses slowly over many years. Patients may complain of glare and difficulty driving at night. Risk factors include cigarette smoking, steroid usage, UV radiation, exposure, diabetes, old age, and Wilson’s disease. Surgery is the definitive treatment. It is very effective!
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