children s health issues
Congenital Cataract
Diagnosis of Congenital Cataract
Eye examinations Doctors look for cataracts during the routine eye examinations that are done at birth and again at routine well-child visits. If cataracts are suspected, children should be evaluated by a medical doctor who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of all types of eye disorders (ophthalmologist). The ophthalmologist's examination must be done right away because a cataract should be treated within 4 to 6 weeks after birth. The ophthalmologist does an eye examination and possibly ultrasonography of the eye to confirm the diagnosis of a cataract and to look for any problems with the retina. 