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Posterior Polar Cataract

A posterior polar cataract is a discoid, opaque mass made up of distorted and malformed lens fibers in the posterior part of the lens. It is a rare form of cataract caused by a genetic mutation. Common symptoms include blurry vision and seeing halos. Surgical removal is required if it becomes visually significant.

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I suffer from unilateral posterior polar cataracts. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, Can you please tell me if a unilateral posterior polar cataract has a congenital onset or develops after birth? I am desperately seeking answers as my daughter who is 5 years old has been diagnosed for the first time with a congenital polar cataract. The doctor who originally diagnosed he...  Read Full »

Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you had an HSV (herpes simplex virus) infection, there are increased chances that this polar cataract is congenital (since birth). Now, during initial years, if there is a hindrance in vision, then due to cataract deprivation, amblyopia sets in. Your ophthalmo...  Read Full »

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