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Cataract in baby
My child is of one year and six months, doctor told Catract in right eye. Please suggest me if there is any other way to avoid operation.
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Surgery is the only option . Unilateral cataract has to be operated as soon as possible to avoid amblyopia (lazy eyes).
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I would recommend you to get cataract surgery done as early as possible as this cataract is untreated is a risk factor for amblyopia
I am.sorry but there is no other option except surgery
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