A congenital cataract causes the same symptoms as adult cataracts—a clouding in the lens of the eye that can cause blurry vision or blindness. Located behind the iris of the eye, the lens is ...

Surgically implanting lenses in the eyes of infants born with cataracts might increase the rate of surgical complications, said a Baylor College of Medicine eye specialist who took part in a study ...

The baby boy was diagnosed with bilateral mature congenital cataracts, a condition characterised by clouded eye lenses that can lead to vision loss. Early detection was critical, and a thorough ...

Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and affects the retina's ability to properly interpret and transmit signals of light to the part of the brain that ...

Taking steps to protect the eye and avoiding certain activities is important during recovery from cataract surgery. These include avoiding bending over and vigorous sneezing or coughing.

More than half of U.S. adults 80 and older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them [1]. With cataracts, the ...

Her left eye was cloudy. It did not gleam with curiosity ... da Gama examined Sumaya’s eyes and quickly diagnosed a congenital cataract. Ms. Fakira was skeptical — cataracts are for old ...

Some cataracts are congenital (present at birth), or are related to specific trigger factors, such as steroid drug use, injury, eye surgery, or diabetes. Most cataracts, however, develop as part ...

Testing children’s eyesight can admittedly be a challenge, says the doctor, but the kids themselves can also be a lot of fun.

A feat to be revered, Mountbolus cyclist Sinéad Greenan has successfully completed an incredible 840km solo cycling journey ...

The first reported surgical removal of a cataract from the eye occurred in Paris in 1748. [13] The advent of topical anesthesia made this procedure more practical. The early techniques involved ...