Star-shaped electrical cataract

A 23-year-old male presented with bilateral anterior and posterior subcapsular star-shaped opacities in both eyes (BE) [Fig. 1a and b]. A history of electrical injury was elicited. The remaining ocular examination and B-scan were unremarkable [Fig. 1c]. External examination revealed scarring on the scalp, signifying the entry wound [Fig. 1d]. The patient underwent uneventful phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation in BE sequentially, attaining a best correct visual acuity of 6/6 in BE.Figure 1: (a and b) Slit-lamp photographs taken using diffuse and retro-illumination. Star-shaped anterior and posterior subcapsular opacities are seen. (c) Axial B-scan showing normal posterior segment. (d) Clinical photograph showing alopecia along with scarring over the scalp as a sequela to electrical burnSparing of other intraocular structures with exclusive involvement of crystalline lens bilaterally and lack of an exit wound makes this case eccentric.[1] It also encourages surgery in such cases. Declaration of patient consent The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent forms. In the form the patient (s) has/have given his/her/their consent for his/her/their images and other clinical information to be reported in the journal. The patients understand that their names and initial s will not be published and due efforts will be made to conceal their identity, but anonymity cannot be guaranteed. Financial support and sponsorship Nil. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest.