What Are Congenital Cataracts?
A cataract is a condition that typically causes the clouding of the lens of the eye. This usually prevents light from hitting the retina in the back of the eye structure, causing blurred and cloudy vision. Congenital cataracts typically occur at birth or appear shortly thereafter. The cataract can be located in the center of the lens or under the lens material near the pupil of the eye. Unilateral or bilateral congenital cataracts can appear in one or both eyes.
