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    Mrs. Forbi Jennet discusses congenital cataract, which is clouding of the lens of the eye present at birth. It can be caused by hereditary factors or infections during pregnancy. Symptoms include grey or white cloudiness in the eye, eyes appearing different in photos, and rapid eye movements. The main treatment is surgical removal of the cataract. Left untreated, congenital cataract can cause vision problems like amblyopia, so it is important to address it early in children.

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    Mrs. Forbi Jennet discusses congenital cataract, which is clouding of the lens of the eye present at birth. It can be caused by hereditary factors or infections during pregnancy. Symptoms include grey or white cloudiness in the eye, eyes appearing different in photos, and rapid eye movements. The main treatment is surgical removal of the cataract. Left untreated, congenital cataract can cause vision problems like amblyopia, so it is important to address it early in children.

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    Mrs. Forbi Jennet discusses congenital cataract, which is clouding of the lens of the eye present at birth. It can be caused by hereditary factors or infections during pregnancy. Symptoms include grey or white cloudiness in the eye, eyes appearing different in photos, and rapid eye movements. The main treatment is surgical removal of the cataract. Left untreated, congenital cataract can cause vision problems like amblyopia, so it is important to address it early in children.

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    Mrs. Forbi Jennet discusses congenital cataract, which is clouding of the lens of the eye present at birth. It can be caused by hereditary factors or infections during pregnancy. Symptoms include grey or white cloudiness in the eye, eyes appearing different in photos, and rapid eye movements. The main treatment is surgical removal of the cataract. Left untreated, congenital cataract can cause vision problems like amblyopia, so it is important to address it early in children.

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    CONGENITAL CATARACT

    Mrs. Forbi Jennet


    WHAT IS CATARACT

    Cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens


    of the eye. It is one of the leading cause of blindness.
    MAIN CAUSE OF CATARACT
    • Age: Aging changes in the lens are by far the most common cause of
    cataract representing 80% of all cataract.
    • Traumatic: Blunt or penetrating injury to the eye
    • Diabetes: It seem to be a predisposing factor. Diabetics develop
    cataracts more often, and at a younger age than non-diabetics
    • Cataracts can also be caused by other eye conditions, past eye surgery,
    corticosteroid drugs used over a long period of time
    Congenital cataract is our main concern
    WHAT IS CONGENITAL
    GLAUCOMA
    It is a clouding of the lens of the eye present at birth. The lens
    of the eye is normally clear; it focuses light that comes into the eye onto
    the retina. A baby with congenital cataracts has clouding in one or both
    eyes.

    Eyes with Congenital Cataract Normal Eyes


    CAUSE OF CONGENITAL CATARACT

    Hereditary (family history)

    Other causes include;


    • Infections (syphilis, rubella, toxoplasmosis, HIV, herpes
    simplex)
    • Drug reactions(corticosteroids)
    SYMPTOMS OF CONGENITAL
    CATARACT
    • Grey or white cloudiness in the black part of the eye

    • Red eye missing in photos or the eyes appear different in


    photos

    • Rapid eye movements(nystagmus)


    POSSIBLE TREATMENT
    • Mainly Surgical

    Cataract in children should be addressed as early as possible


    because obstructed vision can prevent important stages of their
    development. Left untreated congenital cataracts may cause lazy eye
    or amblyopia.
    NOTE!
    !
    • Remember blindness due to cataract is treatable. Its our responsibility
    to take care of our children.

    • Pregnant women should routinely follow up their antenatal visit so


    that some of the conditions should be rolled out. Pregnant women are
    hereby advice to follow up all the stages of the pregnancy.

    • Refer all children with white pupil to the eye hospital.

    • Refer all children with squint (eyes not in alignment)


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