Removing a congenital cataract difficult?

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.

Congenital cataracts: The surgery for congenital cataracts is more complicated than that for typical age-related cataracts. A major issue is the use of an intraocular lens (iol) which is typically inserted at the time of the cataract removal. If the surgery is done on a baby, then this iol will eventually need replacement as the child ages.

It depends: There are many types of congenital (present from birth) cataracts. Some need to be removed at a young age and some are followed into adulthood before necessitating removal. A particular type of congenital cataract known as a 'posterior polar cataract' has increased risk of complications during surgery. Chose an eye surgeon with complex cataract experience

No: very safe: Cataract surgery (CS) is #1 cause of world blindness & most common surgery performed in world & US. Complication risk very low; best time in history to have CS. If no underlying retinal, optic nerve, brain issues, >90% achieve 20/20 vision after surgery; may still need glasses (depends on implant choice); more info: eyedoc2020.blogspot.com

The same as others: Generally removal of a congenital cataracts is of the same difficulty as any other cataract. Rarely, in these types of cataracts there are adhesions, capsular fibrotic connecttions and zonular problems which make the removal more difficult. These circumstances are usually detectable on the pre-operative examination and the patient can be advised about the possible results.