Progression of an Anterior Polar Cataract to a Complete White Cataract in the Setting of Overlying Focal Capsular Disruption.

A 10-month-old child with unilateral visually insignificant anterior polar lens opacity was examined 6 years after initial presentation and found to have complete white cataract and apparent focal disruption of the anterior capsule in the affected eye. Although anterior lens opacities are generally static and visually insignificant, progression can occur.