Cerulean Cataract: A Rare form of Cataract

Authors

  • Maalej Yosra Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia. Author
  • Kharrat Malek Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia. Author
  • Zinelabidine Karim Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia. Author
  • Zbiba Walid Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JDCRS/2022(3)130

Keywords:

Cerulean Cataracts, Blue-Dot Cataracts, Hereditary

Abstract

Cerulean or blue-dot cataracts are early onset bilateral cataracts with concentric layers of bluish-white opacities.

Visual acuity is usually well preserved and rarely necessitates cataract extraction before adult life.

Author Biographies

  • Maalej Yosra, Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia.

    Maalej Yosra, Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia.

  • Kharrat Malek, Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia.

    Kharrat Malek, Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia.

  • Zinelabidine Karim, Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia.

    Zinelabidine Karim, Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia.

  • Zbiba Walid, Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia.

    Zbiba Walid, Ophtalmology Department, University hospital of Nabeul, Tunisia.

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Published

2022-06-30

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): Volume 3 Issue 2

Section

Articles