OphthalmologyOphthalmology
Pediatric cataract
Pediatric cataract
Disease overview
Pediatric cataract refers to congenital or developmental cataracts, which are common ophthalmic diseases in children and the leading cause of treatable blindness in children.
The lens opacity in affec...
Detailed description
Pediatric cataract refers to congenital or developmental cataracts, which are common ophthalmic diseases in children and the leading cause of treatable blindness in children.
The lens opacity in affected children is present at birth, and in some children, the lens opacity worsens with age, gradually affecting vision.
Disease information
Disease name
Pediatric cataract
English name
Pediatric cataract
Category
Ophthalmology
Subcategory
Ophthalmology
Related departments
Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Cataract
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Related hospitals
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Related doctors