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Congenital cataract
My son is 3 months now..is it right to treat him for congenital cataract..? He has this condition with his left eye only.
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Yes definitely
If his systemic condition is better
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please get cataract surgery done at the earliest
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
Get the cataract operated as soon as possible!
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Yes, unilateral cataract in a small child should be operated at earliest possible.
You should leave the decision to the treating surgeon because he/ she will decide if the cataract is in centre and would be a cause for amblyopia.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.pl have complete examination by paediatrician. Pl consult paediatric ophthalmologist for better evaluation and treatment.
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