TORCH Infections and Congenital Cataract Study Set

Vocabulary terms and definitions based on lecture notes regarding TORCH infections, congenital cataracts, and treatment protocols.

TORCH Acronym

A group of infections including Toxoplasmosis (弓形虫), Other infections ( vaircella, syphilis, maternal infection), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes simplex virus (HSV).

cause for cataract

aging ; DM; Steroids; torch; uv light, radiation, Uveitis

symptoms of cataract

difficulty in reading, recognise face, driving at night. Halos around the lights.

examination of cataract

visual activity reduce; red flex diappear

Cataract Extraction

A surgical procedure performed when the patient can not cope.

Medical Treatment for Cataracts

There is no medical treatment available.

Intraocular lens (IOL) Implantation

The process of placing a lens into the eye after the removal of a cataractous lens.

Intraocular inflammation

A contraindication for the implantation of an intraocular lens.

Severe diabetic retinopathy

A contraindication for the implantation of an intraocular lens.