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Sunflower cataract in Wilsons disease

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Wilsons disease is a copper storage disease. It is a rare genetic disorder characterized by excess copper stored in various body tissues, particularly the liver, brain, and corneas of the eyes. This note explains the reason for the characteristic sunflower-shaped opacity seen in Wilsons disease.

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Sunflower in the eyes!!
May 12, 2020




The sunflowers have a giant round shaped center with petals spread around.




Sunflower



A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area (or areas) in the lens of the eye.


The features of the opacity of the lens helps differentiate various types of cataract.



In sunflower cataract, the opacity of the lens takes up a shape similar to that of a

sunflower.

This type of cataract can be seen in the eyes of people with Wilson's disease, a rare

genetic disorder leading to excess copper storage in different parts of the body.
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