Childhood cataracts

Cataracts are cloudy patches in the lens that affect vision. They are called childhood, congenital or infantile cataracts when a child is born with them.

What are cataracts? {#overview}

What causes cataracts in children?

How are cataracts in children diagnosed?

Treating cataracts in children

Are there any risks?

Symptoms of childhood cataracts  {#symptoms}

Causes of childhood cataracts {#causes}

Diagnosing childhood cataracts {#diagnosis}

Treating childhood cataracts {#treatment}

Preventing childhood cataracts

Complications of childhood cataracts {#overflow}

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