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Lenticonus
Introduction
Overview
Overview
‘Lenticonus’ is a bulging of the lens capsule and the underlying cortex. The diagnosis of lenticonus is essentially a clinical diagnosis made by bio-microscopic examination.
Classification scheme
Classification scheme
- Lenticonus anterior: lenticonus anterior is part of the Alport’s syndrome
- Lenticonus posterior; lenticonus posterior is more common than lenticonus anterior and is not associated with systemic disease.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: :Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2]