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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Anterior polar cataract

Anterior polar cataract

Category(ies): Cataract
Contributor: Andrew Doan, MD, PhD, Jordan Graff, MD, William Charles Caccamise, Sr, MD

Anterior polar cataract 1
Andrew Doan, MD, PhD
Anterior polar cataract 2
Jordan M. Graff, MD
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Jordan M. Graff, MD
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The anterior polar cataract is prototypically presented in this photo. (William Charles Caccamise, Sr, MD)
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This cataract is usually stationary. The cause is unknown but some have related it to the pupillary membrane system or a defect during development.Occasionally it may be inherited as an autosomal dominant. (William Charles Caccamise, Sr, MD)
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The patient should be assured of the generally benign nature of the congenital anterior polar cataract. (William Charles Caccamise, Sr, MD)