DR. NEEL SHAH

Dr.Nisha Ahuja, DR. NITIN MUKESH, DR. PRIYANKA DHANDE

Abstract

Lamellar cataract is a hereditary cataract in which transmission occurs in an autosomal mode.The crystalline opacities are located at the level of the primary fibers in the embryonic nucleus.This type of congenital cataract is usually bilateral and asymmetrical.We report a case of 15 year old patient who came with complaint of both eyes diminished vision since childhood.The vision in right eye was 5/60 and in left eye was 6/60 with pin hole not improving in both eyes. On slit lamp examination ,bilateral lamellar cataract was revealed.Both eyes fundus were no particularity.The management includes cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation with long term follow up.