Congenital or pediatric cataracts, the leading cause of preventable blindness in children, can be challenging even for the experienced pediatric ophthalmologist. In addition to the cataract, both ocular growth and visual development add further complexity to such management. In dealing with pediatric cataracts, one has to consider preoperative, intraoperative and prolonged postoperative management for the overall success in obtaining and maintaining optimal vision without any significant amblyopia.
Pediatric cataracts can be congenital or acquired, unilateral or bilateral, with lenticular
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