Surgery 101

Cataract Surgery Part 1

October 6, 2014

2:54 pm

In this two-part episode, medical student Danica Kindrachuk discusses ophthalmology and its signature operation of cataract surgery.

After listening to the first part of this episode, learners will be able to:

  • Define cataract and understand its pathophysiology
  • Describe anterior eye anatomy with a particular focus on the lens
  • List five types of cataracts and their presentations
  • Know the features on history and physical exam that would make a person suspect cataracts