Pediatric Cataracts Eye Treatment

Pediatric cataracts are clouding of the lens in a child’s eye, causing vision impairment.

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Many people think cataracts only happen to older people. Children can get cataracts too. The name for cataracts in children is pediatric cataracts.

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, which then sends the images to the brain. A cataract can prevent light from reaching the retina. It can also cause light rays to scatter as they pass through the cloudiness. This distorts the image and can cause blurry vision or blindness.

In adults, cataracts happen after the eyes and vision develop. Most adults have good vision again after they have their cataracts removed. Children’s eyes and brains are still developing until they’re 8 or 10 years old. That’s why untreated cataracts can have serious, permanent effects on their vision.

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Choosing the Pediatric Cataract Eye Institute for watery eye treatment ensures that your child receives specialized care from experts in pediatric ophthalmology. The institute is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and treatments specifically designed for children. Their experienced team understands the unique challenges of treating young patients and provides a compassionate, child-friendly environment. Additionally, they offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each child’s specific needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes. The institute’s commitment to cutting-edge research and innovative therapies means your child will receive the most up-to-date and effective treatments available.

What is pediatric cataract?

The name for cataracts in children is pediatric cataracts. 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, which then sends the images to the brain

Can childhood cataracts be cured?

Cataracts in children are often not too bad and have little or no effect on their vision. But if cataracts are affecting your child’s vision, they can slow down or stop their normal sight development. In these cases, surgery to remove the affected lens (or lenses) will usually be recommended as soon as possible.

What is the youngest age for cataracts?

Age is the greatest risk factor for cataracts. Age-related cataracts may start to develop between ages 40 and 50.

Can cataracts in babies be fixed?

Some congenital cataracts do not need surgery. When the baby’s vision is affected, surgery usually happens soon after the diagnosis, as early as 6–8 weeks of age. During the procedure, the ophthalmologist removes the cloudy part of the lens and may put in a flexible plastic artificial lens implant.

What are the 3 main types of age related cataract?

Age related is by far the most common type of cataract and it is divided into 3 types based on the anatomy of the human lens. There are Nuclear Sclerotic, Cortical and Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts.

In other cases, you may need a prescription to clear up an infection. Or your child may need to have surgery to resolve a long-lasting blocked tear duct.

Is cataract surgery safe for kids?

Risks include inflammation, infection, retinal detachment, development of capsular scar or cloudiness in the visual axis, clouding of the vitreous, and glaucoma. The risk of glaucoma is perhaps the most serious for kids undergoing pediatric cataract surgery, especially those at a younger age.

Can early cataracts be removed?

The operation can be performed at any stage of cataract development. There is no need to wait until your cataract is “ripe” before removing it. Most people choose to have their cataracts removed when the change in their vision starts to cause them difficulties in everyday life.

What is the best treatment for age related cataracts?

Treating age-related cataracts

If your cataracts are not too bad, stronger glasses and brighter reading lights may help for a while. But cataracts get worse over time, so you’ll eventually need surgery to remove and replace the affected lens. Surgery is the only treatment that’s proven to be effective for cataracts.

How are cataracts treated in children?

If your child’s vision is affected by cataracts, they’ll usually need to have surgery to remove the cloudy lens (or lenses) followed by the long-term use of glasses or contact lenses. As childhood cataracts are rare, it’s difficult to predict how much a child’s vision will be improved by treatment.

How are childhood cataracts treated?

The only treatment for cataracts is surgery to remove them. If your child’s cataract is small and doesn’t affect their vision, it may not need to be removed. If it does affect their eyesight, it should be removed as soon as possible. Otherwise their vision can be affected in the long term.

Is cataract surgery safe for kids?

Risks include inflammation, infection, retinal detachment, development of capsular scar or cloudiness in the visual axis, clouding of the vitreous, and glaucoma. The risk of glaucoma is perhaps the most serious for kids undergoing pediatric cataract surgery, especially those at a younger age.

Can cataracts be removed early?

The operation can be performed at any stage of cataract development. There is no need to wait until your cataract is “ripe” before removing it. Most people choose to have their cataracts removed when the change in their vision starts to cause them difficulties in everyday life.

Pediatric Cataract Eey Symptoms

Signs that your child may have developed cataracts can include:

poor vision – you may notice your child has difficulty recognising and following objects or people with their eyes.
rapid uncontrolled eye movements or “wobbling” eyes – known as nystagmus.
the eyes pointing in different directions – known as a squint.

Risk Factors

Factors associated with an increased risk of Pediatric cataract eye include:

a genetic fault inherited from the child’s parents that caused the lens to develop abnormally.
certain genetic conditions, including Down’s syndrome.
certain infections picked up by the mother during pregnancy, including rubella and chickenpox.
an injury to the eye after birth.

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Causes of Pediatric Cataract Eye

There are a number of reasons why a child may be born with cataracts or develop them while they’re still young.

But in many cases it is not possible to determine the exact cause.

Possible causes include:

a genetic fault inherited from the child’s parents that caused the lens to develop abnormally.
certain genetic conditions, including Down’s syndrome.
certain infections picked up by the mother during pregnancy, including rubella and chickenpox.
an injury to the eye after birth.

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Amblyopia (Watery eye) causes blurry vision in one eye when something affects how a child’s eyes are developing. As their brain ignores the weaker eye, that eye drifts out of position. Amblyopia is the most common vision issue that affects kids. It’s rare, but amblyopia can affect both eyes at the same time.

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What does amblyopia look like?

You might not be able to see anything physically different in your child’s eyes if they have amblyopia. Their affected eye may not line up with the stronger eye — it might look off-center or like it’s drifting in a direction that doesn’t match where they’re looking.

Amblyopia is the most common reason kids lose their vision. It affects around 5% of children younger than 15.

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