The acquired causes of cataract can be easily remembered using the mnemonic: DAMAGED "D"iabetes "A"ging "M"yopia/ Myotonic dystrophy "A"nterior uveitis (chronic) "G"laucoma "E"lectricity/ radiation/ trauma "D"rugs (e.g. amiodarone, busulfan, chlorpromazine, dexamethasone)