Q12.3: Congenital aphakia

The lens of the eye is located behind the pupil. The pupil is a round hole in the iris. The lens of the eye is transparent and lens-shaped like a magnifying glass. It lies in a fixed, transparent capsule made of connective tissue. The lens of the eye is a sort of magnifying glass. It can focus light within the eye. The lens can be more or less curved. This is vital to be able to clearly see objects at different distances.

While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue. If the tissue is disturbed while developing, defects may result. With this defect, the tissue for the lens of your eye has not developed, or has developed incorrectly.

With no lens, there can be various problems. This includes your vision being limited. The eye might react more sensitively than usual to light. Spacial vision may also be limited.

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