Current management of infantile cataracts

Infantile cataracts are an uncommon, but serious, condition. Compared with later-onset cataracts, infantile cataracts are the most amblyogenic. Not only do most infantile cataracts lessen vision by blurring the retinal image, they also disrupt visual processing pathways of the central nervous system, thereby diminishing lifelong visual potential. Timely surgical intervention and appropriate follow up for optical rehabilitation and amblyopia therapy can mitigate vision loss from infantile cataract.
Source: Survey of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research