Figure 1. Simplified pedigree of the family with autosomal dominant aculeiform congenital cataract

Pedigree analysis of the family with congenital aculeiform cataract indicates autosomal dominant transmission of the disease. Squares and circles symbolized males and females, respectively. The open and filled symbols denote unaffected and affected members, respectively. The ages (in years) of affected subjects are shown to the left of their symbol. The diamond shaped symbol indicates a sibship of 3 subjects of unknown gender.