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are several conditions which cause the lens to sublux from its normal
position in the posterior chamber or dislocate both anteriorly and
posteriorly. Marfan's
syndrome may lead to a weakness in the zonules which leads to a
characteristic superiotemporal dislocation of the crystalline lens
(#21999). The lens capsule
tends to remain intact, and the lens may be left in this position with an
aphakic correction given to the patient.
Disruption of the zonules may also lead to a complete dislocation
of the lens into the anterior chamber(#22000).
Once the lens has dislocated to this area, it must be removed due
to the fact that the lens may cause damage to the corneal endothelium.
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