A case of Werner syndrome is reported. The patient was prematurely old, had skin atrophy, characteristic posterior subcapsular cataracts and prepubertal primary hypogonadism. Additional ocular features compatible with premature ageing included presbyopia, arcus seniles and diminished tear flow. Diabetes mellitus, poliosis, baldness and beak-like nose were not present.
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