Abstract
A cataract is the opacification of the lens in the eye. Blindness secondary to cataracts is the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide. However, this is more prevalent in the developing world due to a lack of access to surgery. In the developed world, surgery to remove a cataract, known as phacoemulsification, is the commonest surgical procedure that is carried out. The UK has an ageing population and therefore the prevalence of age-related cataracts will likely increase. Therefore for ophthalmology trainees in the UK, they must have a baseline knowledge of this condition.
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