Total opacification of the lens capsule, cortex and the nucleus
May progress to hypermature cataract, which is characterized by wrinkling of the capsule due to liquefied lens cortex and Morgagnian cataract (sinking of lens nucleus inferiorly within the capsule)
May be complicated with phacolytic glaucoma.
Work-up
Check pupils for relative afferent pupillary defect and retinal function assessment.
B-scan ultrasound study to rule out posterior segment pathologies.