Retained lens nucleus (Photo)

This slit-lamp photograph shows a piece of retained lens nucleus in the anterior chamber of the eye. This piece is small, and if you look closely you can see the layered nature of this cataract.

This piece will eventually reabsorb.

Since the cataract is quite clear, you might want to watch our retained cataract video from which this photo was taken … the piece is easier to see on video.