What are the symptoms of congenital cataracts?

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.

Congential Cat sx: Congenital Cataract can cause amblyopia/lazy eye: occurs when eye does not have visual input to the brain for the connection to develop. Pt's mom usually notices white pupil or seen under microscope exam. Decreased vision in older kids possible but usually diagnosed close to birth. More info: eyedoc2020@blogspot.com