Bilateral ectopia lentis

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Poor vision. No history of orbital trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Male
ct

Complete and bilateral posterior dislocation of the lens which is seen lying within the vitreous body.

Case Discussion

CT features of bilateral ectopia lentis of atraumatic origin in this case.

Ectopia lentis is defined as a subluxation or dislocation of the lens of the eye due to dysfunction or disruption of zonular fibers. Most commonly due to trauma. The commonest atraumatic etiologies are Marfan syndrome and homocystinuria.

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