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Posterior lenticonus.

M Khalil, N Saheb

    Ophthalmology
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Posterior lenticonus, an inherited lens capsule weakness, may not cause severe amblyopia. Visual impairment in posterior lenticonus depends on the age of cataract development, not the condition itself.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Genetics
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Posterior lenticonus is a rare congenital condition affecting the posterior curvature of the lens.
    • It can be unilateral or bilateral and may be associated with other ocular anomalies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the clinicopathological findings in two patients with posterior lenticonus.
    • To elucidate the pathogenesis of posterior lenticonus and its impact on visual acuity.

    Main Methods:

    • Case presentation of two patients with posterior lenticonus.
    • Histopathological examination of cataractous lenses from one patient.

    Main Results:

    • Histopathology revealed inherited thinning and weakness of the central posterior lens capsule as the primary cause.

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  • One patient with bilateral cataract extractions for posterior lenticonus did not develop amblyopia.

    • Conclusions:

    • Posterior lenticonus pathogenesis is linked to inherent posterior lens capsule defects.
    • Profound amblyopia in posterior lenticonus is primarily determined by the age of cataract development, not the lenticonus itself.