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Paediatric Cataract
Paediatric Cataract
Many people think cataracts only happen to older people. Children can get cataracts too.
What is a paediatric cataract ?
At any age, cataracts are a clouding of the eye's lens. An eye’s lens must be clear to focus the images it sees onto the retina...
In adults, cataracts happen after the eyes and vision develop...
Paediatric Cataract
Many people think cataracts only happen to older people. Children can get cataracts too.
What is a paediatric cataract ?
At any age, cataracts are a clouding of the eye's lens. An eye’s lens must be clear to focus the images it sees onto the retina...
In adults, cataracts happen after the eyes and vision develop...
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Different type of paediatric cataract
- Cataracts in a child can be congenital or acquired.
- Cataracts can happen in one or both eyes...
- Cataracts may appear in different parts of the lens...
- Genetics, metabolic disorders like diabetes, and eye injury can all cause cataracts.
What are the symptoms of paediatric cataract?
Paediatric cataracts most often look different than other forms of cataract.
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- An infant does not seem visually aware...
- Gray or white cloudiness of the pupil...
- The 'red eye' glow of the pupil is missing...
- Unusual rapid eye movements (nystagmus)
What to do if I suspect my child has cataract?
To diagnose a congenital cataract, the infant should have a complete eye exam...
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Why does pediatric cataract needs early treatment?
Children's eyes and brains are still learning to see...
What is the treatment?
If congenital cataracts are mild, they may not need surgery...
Moderate to severe cataracts... will need to be treated with surgery...
If the eye is unsuitable for IOL insertion, the infant will need to wear contact lenses...
For most children, surgery is just the first step...
- contact lenses,
- IOLs, and
- Glasses
It is of utmost importance that the child undergoes lazy eye/ amblyopia treatment...
Why do you need to see paediatric ophthalmologist?
Unlike adults, children need special surgical instruments and techniques...
Children who receive timely treatment and follow-up have a good prognosis...
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Meet our specialist
Dr Norazah Abdul Rahman
Designation
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Paediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Surgeon
Specialty
Ophthalmology,
Paediatrics Ophthalmology & Strabismus Surgery