Congenital cataract in infants?

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About 1 / 3 cases of congenital cataract have genetic factors, the most common is autosomal dominant inheritance, and some show irregular intergenerational inheritance; Recessive inheritance is mostly related to inbreeding. Congenital cataract in infants? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

Congenital cataract in infants?

Visual function test, different degrees of visual decline, but should have light response. There are various forms of lens opacification, including total cataract, nuclear cataract, nuclear cataract, anterior and posterior polar cataract, coronoid cataract, slit cataract, punctate cataract, etc.

It can be complicated with other congenital abnormalities, such as microphthalmos, cornea, aniridia, persistent proliferative primary vitreous (PHPV), retinochoroidopathy, etc. Strabismus and nystagmus may be secondary.

The main symptom of infant cataract is white pupil. White pupil reflex in the pupillary area of newborns after birth is called white pupil syndrome. Congenital cataract is the most common one, while incomplete cataract is often treated with low vision, strabismus, nystagmus and other abnormalities.

matters needing attention

For the cataract with pupil occlusion, the patients with basic visual ability should be operated as soon as possible. Posterior capsulotomy and anterior vitrectomy should be performed simultaneously to prevent the recurrence of posterior cataract.