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Christmas Tree Cataract in Myotonic Dystrophy

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

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

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

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