Christmas Tree Cataract in Myotonic Dystrophy
Specialty: Cataracts and Intraocular Lenses
Type: Ophthalmic Images
Include in Catalogue?: Yes
Original Contributor(s): Nimesh A. Patel, MD; Swarup S. Swaminathan, MD
Presenter/Faculty: Patel, Swaminathan
The multicolored appearance is due to needle shaped polychromatic peptide crystals in the cortex or nucleus of the lens. These are not generally visually significant.
Dislocated White Cataract Mimicking Tumor
Specialty: Cataracts and Intraocular Lenses
Type: Ophthalmic Images
Include in Catalogue?: Yes
Original Contributor(s): Nimesh A. Patel, MD
Presenter/Faculty: Patel
B-scan ultrasound shows a well circumscribed mass inferiorly with focal hyper-densities. This can mimic a tumor, but the patient has a history of trauma and the object in question is a dislocated crystalline lens.
Penetrating Ocular Trauma with Staple Gun
Specialty: Cataracts and Intraocular Lenses
Type: Ophthalmic Images
Include in Catalogue?: Yes
Original Contributor(s): Jacob S. Duker, MD; Nimesh A. Patel, MD
Presenter/Faculty: Duker, Patel
The large staple was able to be surgically removed and was performed with phacoemulsification of the lens.
Silicone Oil Droplets on a Silicone Intraocular Lens
Specialty: Cataracts and Intraocular Lenses
Type: Ophthalmic Images
Include in Catalogue?: Yes
Original Contributor(s): Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD; Diana M. Laura, MD; Nimesh A. Patel, MD
Presenter/Faculty: Flynn, Laura, Patel
Silicone oil droplets on a silicone intraocular lens