title: Bilateral Congenital Posterior Capsular Defects and Ectopic Cataracts.
abstract: Preexisting posterior capsular defects are rare and can be associated with infantile cataracts. The authors review possible etiologies of this condition and emphasize the importance of cautious preoperative planning and surgery.
authors.forename: Anika K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Tandon
authors.forename: Erica Z
authors.initials: EZ
authors.lastname: Oltra
authors.forename: Federico G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Velez
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D014792:Visual Acuity