Bilateral Congenital Posterior Capsular Defects and Ectopic Cataracts

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2015 Sep 25:52 Online:e48-51. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20150915-02.

Abstract

Preexisting posterior capsular defects are rare and can be associated with infantile cataracts. The authors review possible etiologies of this condition and emphasize the importance of cautious preoperative planning and surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Cataract / congenital*
  • Cataract / diagnosis
  • Cataract Extraction
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / abnormalities*
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / surgery
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular
  • Male
  • Visual Acuity