A CASE OF TRUE EXFOLIATION

Using light and transmission electron microscopy, we have performed a histopathological evaluation of the anterior lens capsule, isolated du ring cataract extraction from an eye revealing a cellophane-like membr ane on the lens surface of the pupil area. In addition to light micros copy showing one third of the anterior capsule had partially detached, transmission electron microscopy demonstrated irregular alignment of capsular structure near the detached regions. These microscopic featur es, together with clinical findings, led us to believe that this is a case of true exfoliation.