Description
Lens dislocation is the movement of the lens in the eye from its normal location. The lens is normally seated behind the iris (colored part of the eye) and focuses light onto the retina. Lens dislocation can occur spontaneously or as the result of trauma. The lens is held in place by ligaments and some people are born with naturally weak ligaments. Certain conditions (Marfan's syndrome, homocystinuria and tertiary syphilis) are associated with lens dislocation.
Symptoms
Symptoms vary depending on the degree of lens dislocation. They include double vision, vision distortion and blurred vision.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical will be performed. A specific ophthalmologic exam and visual testing will be performed. Dilation of the eye may be required for the exam.
Specialists:
Ophthalmology
Workup:
A history and physical will be performed. A specific ophthalmologic exam and visual testing will be performed. Dilation of the eye may be required for the exam.
Specialists:
Ophthalmology
Treatment
Treatment may vary depending on the degree of lens dislocation. The ligaments that attach the lens do not heal and therefore, the condition is permanent. Mild cases may be treated with corrective glasses. More severe cases may require surgical correction to replace the lens with a plastic lens.