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MATURE CATARACT [5 records]

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Record 1 2017-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
OBS

mature cataract : The third stage in the development of senile cataract. The lens has lost the fluid which was taken on the preceding stage, has become completely opaque, and may be easily separated from the capsule.

OBS

senile cataract: A lenticular opacity in older persons. This is the most frequently seen type of cataract and its etiology presumably differs from those of others, such as congenital, traumatic, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
OBS

cataracte sénile : Cataracte apparaissant chez l'œil âgé. Elle peut se présenter sous diverses formes : cataracte corticale, cataracte cunéiforme, cataracte nucléaire.

OBS

cataracte mûre : Cataracte caractérisée par une opacification totale.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

An early stage of cataract in which there is a slight increase of fluid within the cortical fibers.

CONT

An immature cataract has some clear cortex; a mature cataract is totally opaque...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Cataracte à son stade initial avec quelques opacités discrètes au niveau du cristallin.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
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Record 3 2002-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
CONT

Capsular staining during cataract surgery provides : Excellent visualization of the capsule in eyes with mature cataract or norrow pupils. Clear outline of the capsular rim during surgery.

CONT

Extension of a radial notch tear in the anterior capsular rim.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
CONT

Visualisation de la marge capsulaire.

Spanish

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Record 4 2002-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hormones
CONT

Capsular staining during cataract surgery provides : Excellent visualization of the capsule in eyes with mature cataract or narrow pupils. Clear outline of the capsular rim during surgery.

CONT

Extension of a radial notch tear in the anterior capsular rim.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hormones
CONT

Visualisation de la marge capsulaire.

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

A mature cataract in which most of the cortex has become opaque and liquified, so that the nucleus moves freely within the lens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Cataracte hypermûre avec liquéfaction d'une partie du cristallin central.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
DEF

Catarata hipermadura en la que se ha producido la licuación de la corteza cristaliniana y el núcleo se asienta en el fondo del saco capsular.

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