embryonal nuclear cataract

embryonal nuclear cataract
an opacity confined to the embryonic nucleus of the lens. It is an autosomal dominant trait, is often bilateral, has a powdery appearance, and seldom affects vision. Called also cataracta centralis pulverulenta.

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