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Congenital Cataract
Alternate Names : Cataract - Congenital
DefinitionA congenital cataract involves clouding of the lens of the eye that is present at birth.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The number of people born with cataracts is low. Possible causes of congenital cataracts include the following:
Although many diseases and inherited disorders can lead to congenital cataracts, in most patients, no specific cause can be identified.
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• Definition
• Congenital Cataract Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Congenital Cataract Symptoms & Signs
• Congenital Cataract Prevention
• Congenital Cataract Diagnosis & Tests
• Congenital Cataract Treatment
• Congenital Cataract Prognosis
• Congenital Cataract Complications
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Review Date : 11/5/2002
Reviewed By : Raymond S. Douglas M.D., Ph.D. Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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