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Drugs For Cataract in Detail

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Drug Causes of cataract

Following drugs can lead to the formation of cataract.
Cortiosteroids - (e.g. Wysolone etc.,) Drugs which, are used to treat conditions such as Bronchial Asthma, Rheumatoid arthritis etc.,

1. Phenothiazines:
Used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

2. Amiodorone:
Drug used in the treatment of certain heart ailments (arrhythmias). These are rarely visually significant.

3. Following trauma
Blind injuries, penetrating injuries and radiation exposure can cause cataract. Ionizing radiation in the X-Ray range can rarely cause cataracts. UV radiation is an important factor in the tropical countries.

4. Metabolic causes
Diabetes Mellitus

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Posted by: ishaj(Guest) Posted on: 08/02/2009

am a student nurse and am writin on cataract, i need some help on d literature of cataract because i dont have enough details or any of you can please help me with a proper web site

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Posted by: mihir1978 Posted on: 11/17/2008

Here is a good site for cataract info.
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