Congenital cataract
Alternate Names : Cataract - congenital
Symptoms & Signs
- Cloudiness of the lens that looks like a white spot in an otherwise normally dark pupil -- often obvious at birth without special viewing equipment
- Failure of an infant to show visual awareness of the world around him or her (if cataracts present in both eyes)
- Nystagmus (unusual rapid eye movements)
Diagnosis & Tests
A complete eye examination by an ophthalmologist will readily diagnose congenital cataract. The search for a possible cause may require examination by a pediatrician experienced in hereditary disorders and possible blood tests or x-rays.
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