Subluxated Lens

• Partial displacement of lens from its normal position.

Clinical Features

• Symptoms:
  • Asymptomatic
  • Marked astigmatism
  • Decreased vision
  • Monocular diplopia
• Signs:
  • Portion of the lens presents in the pupillary area
  • Iridodenesis (tremulous iris)
• Causes include congenital or acquired (trauma).
• Associated conditions: Marfan's syndrome, homocystinuria, aniridia and Weill-Marchesani syndrome.