Ectopia lentis

Leonard B. Nelson; Irene H. Maumenee

doi:10.1016/0039-6257(82)90069-8

Ectopia lentis

Leonard B. Nelson, Irene H. Maumenee

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Abstract

Ectopia lentis was first described more than 200 years ago, but its value as a significant diagnostic clue to the presence of other ocular and systemic disorders has only recently been appreciated. Ectopia lentis may cause a marked reduction in visual acuity, which varies with the type and degree of dislocation and the presence of other ocular abnormalities. An approach to the diagnostic evaluation of the patient with ectopia lentis is outlined. The differential diagnosis is reviewed in detail both clinically and histologically. The complications of ectopia lentis and the appropriate management of affected patients are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	143-160
Number of pages	18
Journal	Survey of ophthalmology
Volume	27
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-6257(82)90069-8
State	Published - 1982
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

dislocated lens
ectopia lentis
heredity
metabolic disorder
microspherophakia
myopia
zonular abnormality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ophthalmology

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