posterior subcapsular cataract

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posterior subcapsular cataract - a cataract in the rear of the lens capsulecataract - an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

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posterior subcapsular cataract

pos·te·ri·or sub·cap·su·lar cat·a·ract

a cataract involving the cortex at the posterior pole of the lens.

posterior subcapsular cataract

Abbreviation: PSC
A cataract between the posterior capsule and cortex. It is more common in younger patients, diabetics, and patients who use steroids. It tends to diminish near vision before it affects distance vision. Synonym: posterior subcortical cataract; posterior cortical cataractSee also: cataract

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posterior subcapsular cataract

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noun a cataract in the rear of the lens capsule

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