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Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted

Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted: Introduction

Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted: An inherited form of congenital cataract characterized by tiny, needle-like crystals in the axial part of the eye lens. It usually affects both eyes and the degree of vision impairment is variable. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted is available below.

Symptoms of Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted

• Needle-like deposits in eye lens
• Impaired vision
• Lens opacity
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Treatments for Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted

• Treatment depends on the severity of cataracts. Some mild cataracts will be observed if the are not interfering with the child's vision and development
• Surgical treatment to remove the cataract is the treatment of choice for more severe cataracts. It is ideally performed in babies at less than 17 weeks of age to minimise visual loss, but complications with glaucoma may mean that a decision to delay surgery is made. Timing of surgery in older children is dependant upon degree of visual impairment and other factors
• At the time of surgery, the patient may have an intraocular lens implantation, or be treated with contact lenses or glasses depending upon the child's age and other factors
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Causes of Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted

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Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Hospitals & Clinics: Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted

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Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted: Rare Types

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Cataract, crystalline aculeiform or frosted: Broader Related Topics

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