A posterior subcapsular cataract starts as a small, opaque area that usually forms near the back of the lens, right in the path of light. A posterior subcapsular cataract often interferes with your reading vision, reduces your vision in bright light, and causes glare or halos around lights at night.
What is a subcapsular cataract?
Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
This type of cataract starts as a small, opaque area that typically forms near the back of the lens, directly in the path of light (Mayo Clinic). Posterior subcapsular cataracts can negatively affect your vision when reading or when in bright light.
What is the main causes for posterior subcapsular cataract?
Posterior Subcapsular Cataract Causes
- Ageing.
- Exposure to steroid medications for long duration.
- Blunt trauma.
- Intraocular inflammation.
- Uncontrolled diabetes.
- Skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis.
