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My baby was born with cataracts. i thought only old people got these. how did this happen?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Several reasons: Congenital cataracts can be in one eye or both. They can be small or large. They can be isolated events or sometimes do to more serious problems. You should talk to your pediatrician.
Answered 4/28/2014
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Fetal maldevelopment: The lens is a carefully arrayed structure with remarkable clarity. It requires precise biochemical and structural balance during development. If there is a disturbance (some known like rubella, inherited disease) and some unknown (simply accidental), then it must be evaluated for its visual disturbance potential. If you child has cataract see your pediatric ophthalmologist.
Answered 3/17/2021
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It happens!: Cataracts are opacity of the lens in the eye. It can be congenital or acquired due to sun damage, medications, or others. The level of visual significance of the cataract is what makes the decision for surgical intervention. Do not delay... This is a very important time sensitive issue.
Answered 4/28/2014
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