Cataract in children is not serious

Cataract in children is more serious.

The cause of cataract in children is more complex. Generally, it is related to genetic and traumatic factors. It is one of the important reasons for blindness and amblyopia in children. After diagnosis, cataract in children needs to be judged according to their age, lens opacity position and opacity degree. If there is a dense cataract larger than 3mm in the visual axis area, it will cause deprivation amblyopia. It needs to be treated as soon as possible to maintain the long-term vision of the child and improve the prognosis of visual function.

Cataract in children may be complicated with secondary glaucoma and iridocyclitis after treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to see a doctor regularly after treatment.