It is recommended that cataract should be extracted at 6 weeks of age for unilateral cataract and between 6 and 8 weeks of age in bilateral cataract.
Surgery is typically required for congenital cataract newborns. A pediatric ophthalmologist who specializes in congenital cataract surgery will make a tiny incision in your infant's eye during the procedure to remove the hazy lens. Some infants with cataracts might require further surgery.
A "congenital cataract" is a cataract that exists from birth. Infantile cataracts are those that form within the first six months of life. Cataracts can develop in either one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) of a child's eyes. For unilateral cataract, extraction is advised at 6 weeks of age, while for bilateral cataract, extraction is advised between 6 and 8 weeks of age.
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