Contributor:Jesse Vislisel, MD
Photographer: Brice Critser, CRA
Cerulean cataracts are a type of congenital cataract in which there are bluish cortical opacities within the crystalline lens. Their name is derived from the Latin word "caeruleus" which means "dark blue." They are typically nonprogressive minimally visually symptomatic.
Contributor: Matt Ward, MD
Contributor: Justin Risma, MD
Photographer: Brice Critser, CRA
Cerulean cataracts are composed of small bluish dot-like opacities in the peripheral lens cortex. They usually do not cause visual symptoms. This patient also has a dense central posterior subcapsular cataract which was visually significant.
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