It is expected that the child will attend mainstream school and read, although often will have difficulty with distance vision for the blackboard. It is most important that children born with cataracts in both eyes have regular eye examinations. In those cases with mild cataract, that does not need a surgical operation, glasses are often needed and the cataract may become denser with time. Children who have had cataract surgery require regular review of their vision development, glasses prescription, a check for glaucoma and examination of their retina. Most children born with cataracts are otherwise healthy and many will have other family members born with cataract.
Inheritance patterns The commonest inheritance pattern is autosomal dominant.
However, X-linked and autosomal recessive inheritance of isolated cataract also occurs. Cats Eyes is affiliated to Look, the National Federation for Families with Visually impaired Children. Activities Small fund raising events, family meetings. We are a main source of information about rare disorders and are able to assist affected adults as well as children. The CaF Directory Online contains details of many medical conditions and also patient support groups.