Lens & Cataract-Subluxated Lens

Subluxated Lens

Partial displacement of lens from its normal position.
Clinical features:
- Symptoms:
  - Asymptomatic
  - Marked astigmatism
  - Decreased vision
  - Monocular diplopia
- Signs:
  - Portion of the lens presents in the pupillary area
  - Iridodenesis (tremulous iris)
Causes include congenital or acquired (trauma).
Associated conditions: Marfan's syndrome, homocystinuria, aniridia and Weill-Marchesani syndrome.

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