Question 1

are congenital cataracts rare in teenagers?

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Usually: The majority of congenital cataracts are detected during young childhood either by poor vision or a white pupil.  Certainly, cataracts may become visually significant in the adolescent years including some metabolic types.  It's always a good idea to get at least a single eye checkup during childhood and more regularly if problems develop.

Question 2

please tell me, are congenital cataracts in teenagers rare?

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No.: Congenital cataracts affect about 25% of the population. But remember that any opacity in the lens on the eye is called a cataract, so most congenital cataracts do not affect the vision. They are just small opacities in the lens that do not get worse or affect vision.

Question 3

are congenital cataracts in teens rare?

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Uncommon: Congenital cataracts are uncommon at birth and most do not affect vision so they would not be noted.  If vision is affected, they would have been noticed at an early age.  If a teen has an eye exam for another problem, and has a congenital cataract (s) that has not affected the vision, then that would be the age first noticed.  Probably not anything to worry about.

Question 4

what to do if i am fourteen and i've inherited congenital cataracts from my dad's side of the family. is this rare?

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Cataract: Depends on the severity of the cataract and how much it is affecting your vision.  If it is not affecting your vision you do not have to do anything.  It is uncommon.  You need advice from an ophthalmologist who has evaluated your eyes.

Question 5

what are congenital cataracts?

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Opacity: Of the l;ens present at birth.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of congenital cataracts?

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Various: Cataract is a generic term for any opacity in the structure of the natural lens.  You can be born with anything from trivial opacities to profound deposits.  The minor ones frquently do not need anything done and cause no symptoms.  The major ones can block vision, cause an eye to turn in or out, and can cause permanent loss of vision.  Your pediatric ophthalmologist is an expert at these.

Question 7

what does it mean to have congenital cataracts?

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Congenital Cataract: Congential Cataract (eye's lens has white color change) can cause amblyopia/lazy eye: occurs when eye does not have visual input to the brain for the connection to develop. If told have severe amblyopia, it is unlikely for a cataract surgery will give 20/20. 1st get good refraction/glasses. If VA worse than 20/40 &amp; not due to lazy eye: surgery may improve vision. More info: eyedoc2020@blogspot.com

Question 8

which is the best way to correct congenital cataracts?

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Surgery: As early as possible to remove the cataracts.

Question 9

should i be concerned if my daugher was born with congenital cataracts. was anyone else here born with them?

Accepted Answer

Consult ophthalmolog: She needs to be seen by a pediatric ophthalmologist who does cataract surgery.  She may need surgery or observation, and it depends on her condition.  Majority of time the patient may need surgery to stimulate visual development.  Its no that common the incidence is 1.2-6 cases per 10, 000.

Question 10

removing a congenital cataract difficult?

Accepted Answer

Congenital cataract: Congenital cataracts can be difficult to remove. However a pediatric ophthalmologist experienced in this type of surgery will do a good job for you.

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