Ectopia Lentis (Downward Dislocation)
The lens of the eye is displaced downwards, a classic physical hallmark of homocystinuria.
Description
The patient rests their chin on a structural support while a clinician shines a thin beam of light into the eye. The cornea is closely examined under magnification for abnormal metal deposits.
Directly Diagnoses
Possible Results / States
Kayser-Fleischer Rings
Golden-brown or greenish rings encircling the iris caused by copper deposition in the Descemet's membrane of the cornea.