Purpose: To report the unusual finding of ectopic lens material in an otherwise healthy 5-week-old infant.
Methods: Case report and literature review.
Results: An asymptomatic 5-week-old female infant was found to have unilateral ectopic lens material in the retrolental space of the left eye associated with a posterior capsular defect.
Conclusion: The abnormality is likely embryological in origin, and the established progression for similar conditions means long-term monitoring is required to ensure the best possible visual outcome.
Keywords: Ectopic lens material; Paediatric cataract; Posterior capsular defect.