Pupillary Pathways

Did You Know Optometry Student: Myotonic Dystrophy

Written by Amanda Dexter | Aug 26, 2019 5:00:00 AM

Optometry Student, Did you know that approximately 90% of patients with myotonic dystrophy will develop cataracts in the third decade of life?

Cataracts in these patients often present as central, polychromatic, iridescent, cortical crystals that have a “Christmas tree" appearance!