Cataracts

Etiology / Pathophysiology

• Lens opacity from aging, diabetes, steroids, trauma, or UV exposure.
• Clouded lens scatters light and reduces visual clarity.

Medications

No specific medication class was seeded for this card.

Nursing actions

• Teach glare reduction and safety with poor night vision.
• After surgery, avoid bending, heavy lifting, and eye rubbing per instructions.
• Report severe pain, vision loss, or drainage after surgery.

Complications

• Falls
• Postoperative infection or pressure increase

NCLEX cues

• Cloudy painless vision.
• Post-op eye shield and activity restrictions.

Memory hooks

• Cataract is cloudy lens.

Labs / Diagnostics

• Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.

Review notes

• Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.