The eskimo cap cataract: A distinctive traumatic morphology

Traumatic cataract, resulting from ocular trauma, can present with a range of morphological patterns.[1] The most classic is the rosette or stellate opacity seen following blunt trauma, presenting as petaloid or star-shaped cortical changes.[2] Other configurations include capsular ruptures (either anterior or posterior), localized dense plaques, and total mature or hypermature opacities depending on the extent of injury and lens disruption.[1,3,4] Diffuse cortical changes, chalky white opacification, and localized plaques are additional forms observed clinically.[4] Recognition of these patterns, including unusual forms like the ‘Eskimo cap’ opacity illustrated in our case [Fig. 1], aids in accurate diagnosis and informs tailored management approaches.[1,2]Figure 1: (a) Diffuse illumination slit-lamp photograph of the affected eye demonstrating a dense, chalky-white cataract with irregular, plaque-like morphology. (b) Retro illumination view showing the same cataractAuthors' contributions Concept and Design: Dr. Akash K. Chaurewar; Literature Search: Dr. Akash K. Chaurewar; Acquisition of Data: Dr. Akash K. Chaurewar; Drafting of Manuscript: Dr. Akash K. Chaurewar, Dr. Archana A. Vare, Dr. Soham S. Pal; Supervision: Dr. Archana A. Vare, Dr. Soham S. Pal. Declaration of patient consent The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent forms. In the form, the patient(s) has/have given his/her/their consent for his/her/their images and other clinical information to be reported in the journal. The patients understand that their names and initials will not be published and due efforts will be made to conceal their identity, but anonymity cannot be guaranteed. Financial support and sponsorship: Nil. Conflicts of interest: There are no conflicts of interest.