Posterior Subcapsular Cataract

What is a Posterior Subcapsular Cataract?

A Posterior Subcapsular is a type of cataract that begins as a small spot near the back of the lens, impacting reading, reducing vision in bright light and causing glare and halos around lights at night.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of Posterior Subcapsular Cataract

Posterior subcapsular cataracts develop rapidly compared to other types, so it’s crucial to watch out for symptoms like:

Blurry vision

Glare and halos, especially when exposed to bright lights, like headlights at night

Defective near vision

Double vision

Risk Factors

Who are at risk of getting Posterior Subcapsular Cataract

People with previous eye injury or inflammation
People with Asthma / Atopic Dermatitis
Old people
Diabetics
Long term exposure to steroids

Treatments Available

Here’s how our experts treat it

At Vasan, we perform surgery to treat Posterior Subcapsular Cataract:

Phacoemulsification

Phacoemulsification surgery involves using an ultrasonic probe to break up the cataract and remove the lens material through a small incision (2-3mm). A foldable intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted in the eye, restoring clear vision.

FAQs

Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts are diagnosed through slit-lamp and ophthalmoscopic examinations.

Maintain strict blood sugar control. Protect the eyes from blunt trauma and avoid long-term steroid use.

Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts are commonly linked to ageing but can also result from factors like trauma, corticosteroid use, radiation exposure, heavy alcohol consumption, and inflammation.

It typically impacts reading vision and can reduce clarity in bright light, causing glare or halos around lights at night. These cataracts tend to progress faster than others.