Unusual congenital cataract presenting as a Saturn ring structure
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https://doi.org/10.70313/2718.7446.v18.n4.461Keywords:
congenital cataract, annular opacities, toric intraocular lens, pediatric cataract surgeryAbstract
A case is presented of a 13-year-old female patient who attended consultation for decreased bilateral visual acuity, with an initial visual acuity of 1/10 in both eyes. Preoperative studies revealed high astigmatism associated with a congenital lens opacity showing an annular pattern resembling the rings of Saturn.
Bilateral cataract surgery was performed with implantation of monofocal toric intraocular lenses, achieving a postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity of 10/10 in both eyes.
This image illustrates a rare and visually striking form of congenital cataract, in which the concentric arrangement of opacities offers both clinical and aesthetic interest. Its documentation contributes to understanding the morphological variability of congenital cataracts and highlights the importance of detailed preoperative assessment for personalized intraocular lens selection.
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