Anterior pyramidal cataract may dislocate spontaneously and present as an anterior chamber foreign body and may even lead to corneal endothelial cell loss. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(A) When the Patient Returned for Follow-Up at Almost 7 Years, a Complete White Cataract Was Present in the Affected Left Eye. [healio.com]

Leukocoria or white reflex can be the presenting sign of a cataract. [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Coarctation of the Aorta

  Ocular and systemic manifestations of PHACES (Posterior fossa malformations, Hemangiomas, Arterial anomalies, Cardiac defects and coarctation of the Aorta, Eye abnormalities, and Sternal abnormalities or ventral developmental defects) syndrome. [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Crying

  And the children will, after waking up, can cry or scream or rub their eyes, and they’re often difficult to examine right after surgery. [cybersight.org]

• Short Arm

  Their genetic status resulted in partial trisomy of the long arm of chromosome 3 and partial monosomy of the short arm of chromosome 18. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Here we report the identification of a new locus for an autosomal dominant anterior polar cataract on the short arm of chromosome 17. [digital.csic.es]

• Long Arm

  Their genetic status resulted in partial trisomy of the long arm of chromosome 3 and partial monosomy of the short arm of chromosome 18. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  We also excluded the cerulean cataract locus on 17q24 using marker D17S802 ( Z 3.27 @ θ 0.05), thereby excluding the known cataract and crystallin loci on the long arm of chromosome 17. [academic.oup.com]

• Corneal Opacity

  Clinical variability of autosomal dominant cataract, microcornea and corneal opacity and novel mutation in the alpha A crystallin gene (CRYAA). Am J Med Genet A. 2008; 146:833-42. [molvis.org]

  Anterior lens opacities have also been associated with keratoconus, corneal opacities, and other congenital anomalies, which is consistent with this theory [ 7 Amaya L, Taylor D, Russell-Eggitt I, Nischal KK, Lengyel D. [benthamopen.com]

  After microkeratome-assisted removal of the anterior stromal layers, the presence of residual corneal opacities as well as their extent may be confirmed by the iOCT. [ijo.in]

It can be sporadic, autosomal dominant [44 ] or X linked. [45 ] Preoperative Workup History A good history can give a clue to aetiology. [djo.org.in]

[…] syndrome, with affected males presenting with dense visually significant cataracts. 20 Investigations Although 60% of pediatric cataracts are idiopathic, 40 based on the antenatal history, family history, and the type of cataract, a baseline laboratory workup [dovepress.com]

guidelines, discoveries in your fields of interest; be notified You are informed about innovative treatments, techniques and innovations in medicine This video is limited to doctors and other health professionals. [medtube.net]

Treatment Treatment Options: Lens removal is indicated only if these opacities interfere with vision. References Berry V, Ionides AC, Moore AT, Plant C, Bhattacharya SS, Shiels A. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

Anterior polar cataract 2 information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. [acronymattic.com]

Master the latest advances in ophthalmology: radical changes in the management of macular disease, including the widespread introduction of VEGF inhibitor therapy; recent developments in the investigation and treatment of retinal vascular disease; new [books.google.com]

Even though surgery is needed only in a few cases, amblyopia is frequent and requires appropriate treatment. Keywords: amblyopia • cataract • astigmatism 2004, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc., all rights reserved. [iovs.arvojournals.org]

Seven other patients had additional ocular pathology which affected their visual prognosis. One patient manifested progressive lens opacification that eventually warranted cataract surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Anterior polar cataract 2 information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. [acronymattic.com]

After discussion with the patient’s family, the decision was made not to perform cataract surgery because of the poor visual prognosis. Figure. [healio.com]

Prognosis for Cataracts in Children The prognosis of children with congenital cataracts is good if treated early, i.e. within the first two months of the child's life. [epainassist.com]

The positive atoll sign will have more favorable prognosis since posterior capsule is intact, hence posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation will be more feasible with better visual prognosis. [jcor.in]

The Framingham Eye Study did not specifically address the incidence of posterior polar cataracts as a separate group. [7] Other studies focused on incidence and etiology and nutrition. [8, 9] Etiology A posterior subcapsular cataract is a distinctive, [emedicine.medscape.com]

Investigation of the molecular etiology of a distinct a nterior p olar c ataract (APC) in HHCS was undertaken. [iovs.arvojournals.org]

[…] ring (CTR) with or without Cionni modification IOL in bag – mild cases aided by CTR/Cionni ring Iris fixated posterior or anterior IOL Angle supported IOL Sulcus sutured posterior chamber IOL Contact lens or spectacles Intumescent Cortical Cataract Etiology [medrounds.org]

Anterior pyramidal cataracts may be a more aggressive form of congenital anterior lens opacity, one that is more prone to growth and occlusive amblyopia. 9 Both anterior polar cataract and anterior pyramidal cataract likely have the same etiology: imperfect [healio.com]

We investigated the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of APC in Koreans. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Support: NIH EY00419 Keywords: cataract • clinical (human) or epidemiologic studies: natural history • pathobiology 2004, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc., all rights reserved. [iovs.arvojournals.org]

Epidemiology Frequency The occurrence of posterior polar cataracts is rare; in fact, little is published on the specific incidence of posterior polar cataracts. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Taylor HR (1999) Epidemiology of age-related cataract. Eye (Lond) 13 (Pt 3b) 445–448. View Article Google Scholar 2. West SK, Valmadrid CT (1995) Epidemiology of risk factors for age-related cataract. Surv Ophthalmol 39: 323–334. [journals.plos.org]

Cataract Treatment Cataract Epidemiology Cataract History [news-medical.net]

Pathophysiology A posterior polar cataract has an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Future directions Despite the better understanding of pathophysiology of visual maturation in children and advancements in surgical technology and instrumentation, childhood cataract remains a challenge to pediatric ophthalmologists. [dovepress.com]

The sides of the main incision were marginally extended to prevent any undesirable globe deformation during IOL implantation. [crstodayeurope.com]

Content covers all details of pediatric cataracts and surgical techniques to treat and prevent visual impairment. Readers explore patient work-up, diagnosis, surgical techniques, and potential complications. [books.google.com]

Just to prevent vitreous from getting incarcerated in your wound. Because that’s a potential complication. And I’m just using the cutter at the opening. [cybersight.org]

Anterior polar cataract 2 information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. [acronymattic.com]

The data are publicly available from the Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [18]. [journals.plos.org]