Anterior lens capsule rupture following minor blunt trauma with a past history of minimal change glomerulopathy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Few cases have been reported describing anterior lens capsule ruptures secondary to blunt trauma. CASE: We present an unusual case of anterior lens capsule ruptures following minor trauma from a human elbow with a two-year history of minimal-change glomerulopathy in a 17-year-old male. In addition to having bilateral posterior subcapsular cataracts, he developed an anterior subcapsular cataract underlying the anterior lens rupture in the right eye. He was managed conservatively. OBSERVATIONS: The current case differs from those of the existing literature in terms of the characteristics of the physical insult and the eye on presentation. We suggest there could be a predisposing anterior capsule weakness secondary to the minimal-change glomerulopathy or the associated drug therapy, but there needs to be more evidence to confirm or refute our claim. CONCLUSIONS: Anterior lens capsule may rupture following minor trauma on a background of minimal-change glomerulopathy.