The detection and grading of cataract: An epidemiologic perspective

Sheila K. West; Hugh R. Taylor

doi:10.1016/0039-6257(86)90037-8

The detection and grading of cataract: An epidemiologic perspective

Sheila K. West, Hugh R. Taylor

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Abstract

A major limitation in epidemiologic research on the etiology of cataracts is the lack of a standardized method for detecting and grading in vivo cataracts. This article reviews both clinical and photographic methods for determining the presence and severity of cataracts. Clinical methods, involving uniform training of examining ophthalmologists and standard protocols, do not insure reproducibility in detecting or grading cataracts. Photographic methods appear to be more reliable, but more research is needed to develop methods for accurate interpretation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	175-184
Number of pages	10
Journal	Survey of ophthalmology
Volume	31
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-6257(86)90037-8
State	Published - 1986
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

cataracts
epidemiology
ocular photography
population studies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ophthalmology

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