Guide to Eye Diseases

Causes for various congenital cataracts

Common cataracts come from the clustering of the lens’ protein as people age. Unfortunately, it is estimated that about 0.4% of infants are born with cataract, named congenital cataract. While peripheral cataract and tiny cataract do not consider a surgery as a necessity, most of children with cataracts should receive a surgery to restore clear vision.

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