Infantile cataract: where are we now?

Introduction Pediatric cataract is one of the major causes of preventable childhood blindness affecting approximately 200,000 children worldwide. In developing countries, the prevalence of blindness from cataractC is higher, about one to four per 10,000 children. Early diagnosis and treatment WWWis essential to prevent the development of stimulus deprivation amblyopia in these children. Cataract surgery in infants poses greater challenges compared to young children. Primary implantation of an intraocular lens remains controversial for infants, and the selection of an appropriate IOL power is difficult. The management of infantile cataract has changed over the last decade. In this study, we present an overview of the changing concepts of cataracts in infants and its management.