Complicated Cataracts

Complicated Cataracts

This form of cataract can occur as a complication of any protracted intraocular inflammation, especially heterochromia, chronic iridocyclitis, retinal vasculi-tis, and retinitis pigmentosa. The result is a pumice-like posterior subcapsular cataract that progresses axially toward the nucleus. This form of cataract produces extreme light scattering (Fig. 7.12).