<unk>  is the absence of the lens of the eye, due to surgical removal, such as in cataract surgery, a perforating wound or ulcer, or congenital anomaly. It causes a loss of accommodation, high degree of farsightedness (hyperopia), and a deep anterior chamber. Complications include detachment of the vitreous or retina, and glaucoma. Babies are rarely born with<unk> . Occurrence most often results from surgery to remove congenital cataract. Congenital cataracts usually develop as a result of infection of the fetus or genetic reasons. It is often difficult to identify the exact cause of these cataracts, especially if only one eye is affected. People with<unk>  have relatively small pupils and their pupils dilate to a lesser degree.
Aphakia
Leukoplakia
Malakoplakia
Erythroplakia
Papulosquamous disorder
Hairy leukoplakia
Epikeratophakia
Microspherophakia