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[Bilateral anterior lenticonus: a case report].

T T Wu¹, W Zheng¹, J Yuan¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Taihe Hospital Affiliated to Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442002, China.

[Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi] Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology

|July 7, 2022

Summary

This study presents a case of bilateral cataract and congenital anterior lenticonus, a rare condition causing poor vision. Surgical intervention significantly improved the patient's visual acuity in both eyes.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Case Study

Background:

Congenital anterior lenticonus is a rare bilateral condition affecting the anterior lens capsule.
Patients often present with progressive vision loss and visual disturbances.

Observation:

A patient exhibited poor vision for over 30 years, with recent aggravation.
Slit-lamp examination revealed a conical protrusion on the central anterior lens capsule in both eyes.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with bilateral cataract and congenital anterior lenticonus.
Phacoemulsification cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation was successfully performed.

Implications:

Surgical correction can effectively restore vision in patients with this condition.
Highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and surgical management for congenital anterior lenticonus and cataracts.