lens luxation

Lens luxation refers to the abnormal positioning of the eye's crystalline lens. This condition can be present from birth (congenital), develop over time, or be acquired due to injury. It typically occurs when the suspensory ligaments, which hold the lens in place, are damaged or injured.1

Consequences of lens luxation can include double vision in one eye, reduced vision, and astigmatism. This condition is also a characteristic of certain inherited disorders like Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Management often involves vision correction with eyeglasses or contact lenses, though surgical removal of the lens may sometimes be required.1