Senile Cataract (Case Presentation)- History Taking & Possible Viva Questions | Ophthalmology

Senile Cataract is the most common long case that is kept in ophthalmology viva exam and in this video we will learn what questions to ask the patient, how to ask those questions in patient's own language and also what questions the examiner is likely to ask you in your viva exam.


We will discuss in detail about diminution of vision, its onset, progression, second sight, cupuliform cataract, cuneiform cataract, coloured halos, glare, photophobia, diplopia, polyopia, scotoma, photopsia, metamorphopsia. We will also learn how to rule out other causes of cataract, how to take past history, systemic history, treatment history, personal history, family history & socio economic history of the patient.


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I have tried my best to cover almost all important point here but I'm sure there must be some things that I have missed out on. Please let me know in comments. If needed I will make part 2 of this video. Please like and share this video with your friends and colleagues if you found it useful and please subscribe to my channel to support free education. Thank you very much.


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