Congenital cataracts - a literature review

• Main Authors: Monika Nowak (Author), Julia Górczyńska (Author), Maciej Dyda (Author), Katarzyna Mazur-Melewska (Author), Kinga Zimna (Author), Hanna Zając-Pytrus (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Termedia Publishing House, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Congenital cataracts are clouding of the crystalline lens inside the eye, which is present at birth and leads to a decrease in vision. It is one of the three leading causes of blindness in children, responsible for up to 27.6% of cases. The etiology of congenital cataracts varies. The main causes in...