Why Does My Child Have a Cataract? Your baby may have been born with a cataract. Your doctor may use the word “congenital.” It means the lens did not form properly during the pregnancy.

Madison Artale’s world was darkening before it even began. Diagnosed with congenital cataracts at less than two months old, the baby — born in Bellevue, Nebraska, on Oct. 1 — was in danger ...

These congenital cataracts can be caused by a chromosomal problem like Down syndrome. They might also be hereditary, meaning a baby’s parent may have them. Cataracts that form after birth are ...

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“Once you diagnose cataracts in a baby the clock starts ticking,” said Dr. Douglas Fredrick, chief of pediatric ophthalmology for the Mount Sinai Health System. Douglas Fredrick, chief of ...

came into the world with cataract, but her parents did not come to terms with the condition early enough. 'We did not notice the condition early,' said her mother, Adebisi Aliu. 'As a baby ...

"Many have commented that it is nice to be able to see the images, understand why it is so important to screen for cataracts in babies and feel happier that their baby may benefit from the ...

As we celebrate Cataract Awareness Month, we try to explore the factors contributing to high prevalence of blindness and visual impairment in India. The month of June is dedicated as Cataract ...