Shapes and dimensions of in vitro human lenses

There are inconsistencies in the literature regarding lens‐shape change with age. This study looks at the dimensions and curvatures of 20 human lenses varying in age from 10–84 years. All lenses were from post‐mortem eyes. Large individual variations mask any indications of a trend with age. There is a suggestion that growth in sagittal width is predominantly in the anterior section, indicating that the lens shape may become more symmetrical as it ages.