Lens of the eye becomes cloudy once affected by the cataract. A variety of procedures can be used to physically diagnose<unk>  as there are a variety of other types of<unk>  which may be confused with phacolysis such as acute angle-closure<unk>  (AACG), lens-particle<unk> , neovascular<unk> , phacomorphic<unk>  and uveitic<unk>  which can cause confusion in which procedures need to be conducted to revamp vision. The first type of diagnostic procedure referred to as a ‘slit lamp examination’ of<unk>  allows for specific identification of microcystic corneal edema and the presence of macrophages, white material (dotted with patches within the inside capsule of the lens) and intense flare and iridescent or hyper-refringent particles specific to<unk> . The time period which symptoms have been affecting the patient should be obtained as experiencing symptoms for a period longer than 5 days may result in further issues such as<unk> tous disc damage or poorer prognosis. Additionally, previous cataract or trauma surgery which have been conducted must be accounted for so that an accurate diagnosis of current symptoms which could be caused because of these previous experiences. An ophthalmologic examination is another procedure which must be conducted to effectively diagnose<unk> . This test will indicate high levels of inflammation due to high intraocular pressures within the eyes. Additionally, the presence of calcium oxalate and cholesterol crystals from the degenerating cataract lens is an indication of<unk>  but can only be identified by puncturing the cataract. This is specifically used to differentiate between uveitic<unk>  where keratic precipitates are present rather than calcium oxalate. Target Population Phacolysis is evident, more commonly, within elderly people as a result of cataracts that have developed over time. There are other factors which contribute to the development of phacolysis in seniors. This is clearly indicated through the increase of intraocular pressure, which usually occurs when anterior flow faces obstruction of the anterior flow to the aqueous humor. Essentially, the eye requires a photosynthetic pigment which allows for light to become chemical energy. Within seniors, this pigment over time splits with the oxygen to thereby generate phacolysis.
Phacolytic glaucoma
Ghost cell glaucoma
Ocular ischemic syndrome
Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis
Toxic amblyopia
Cat eye syndrome
Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome
Chemical eye injury