"Posterior" is the back surface of the lens and "subcapsular" because it is beneath the lens capsule, which is a small "sac", or membrane, that encloses the lens and holds it in place. » Is cataract ...

There are other causes which may lead to other types of cataracts, like anterior or posterior subcapsular cataract, cortical cataract or polar cataract. While mostly age-related; there are several ...

[9] nuclear sclerosis (NS), cortical cataract (CC) or posterior subcapsular (PSC), are more prone to occurring in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. Evidence for their association has not been ...

Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. Increased intraocular pressure, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, delayed wound healing, corneal perforations, optic nerve damage, defects in visual acuity and ...

Increased risk of posterior subcapsular cataracts and glaucoma; monitor for visual symptoms. Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Reevaluate periodically.