Genomic DNA extracted from Jini and the 18 healthy controls was screened for mutations in 11 candidate genes often associated with cataracts in humans (CRYAB, CRYBA1, CRYBB1, CRYGC, HSPB6, HSPB7, HSPB9, GJA3, AQP3, MIP and HSF4). This evidence concerns the gene CRYBB1 and cataract.