Bilateral spontaneous anterior lens capsule ruptures in a child: A rare presentation of Alport syndrome

Abstract

Purpose: This report describes the rare case of a child with bilateral spontaneous anterior lens capsule ruptures as the presenting feature of Alport syndrome. Observations: The clinical presentation, special investigations and surgical management of the child are described, accompanied by a brief discussion of the genetic basis for the ocular and systemic manifestations of Alport syndrome. Conclusions: Bilateral spontaneous anterior lens capsule ruptures as the presenting feature of Alport syndrome has not been described before.

Keywords

• Alport syndrome
• Cataract
• Anterior lenticonus
• Capsular rupture