Surgery or glasses may also help eyes to align. Refractive errors mean that the shape of the eye doesn't refract, or bend, light properly, so images appear blurred. Astigmatism is imperfect curvature of the front surface of the eye. It is usually treated with glasses if it causes blurred vision or discomfort. The affected eye may have visual loss and whiteness in the pupil.
Infantile cataracts can occur in newborns.
A cataract is a gradual clouding of the eye's lens. Congenital glaucoma in infants is a rare condition that may be inherited. It is the result of incorrect or incomplete development of the eye drainage canals during the prenatal period. Congenital glaucoma can be treated with medication and surgery. Genetic or metabolic diseases of the eye , such as retinoblastoma or cataracts, may make it necessary for a child to have an eye exam at an early age.