Case Report : A 61-Year-Old Woman with Senile Cataract

Abstract

The eye is one of the sensory organs that functions as the organ of vision. Various ocular disorders can cause visual impairment, one of which is cataract. Cataract is a condition characterized by opacification of the lens, which can lead to impaired visual function. Cataracts can be classified into several types, one of which is senile cataract. Senile cataract is a type of cataract associated with the aging process. It can cause visual disturbances that significantly affect the quality of life of affected individuals. We report the case of a 61-year-old woman who presented to the Ophthalmology Clinic of Dr. A. Dadi Tjokrodipo Hospital with complaints of blurred vision for one year prior to admission, which had progressively worsened over the past month. The patient also complained of cloudy vision, glare, and a foreign body sensation in the eye. Ophthalmological examination revealed visual acuity of 1/60 in both the right and left eyes, with a positive shadow test on physical examination. Based on the clinical findings, the patient was diagnosed with senile cataract. Accurate diagnosis through thorough history taking and comprehensive ophthalmological examination is essential to determine disease severity and appropriate therapeutic management. Adequate treatment can improve visual function, enhance quality of life, and significantly influence the patient's prognosis. This case report aims to discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management of senile cataract in an elderly patient.