A knowledge of those syndromes associated with congenital cataract is essential for the paediatric ophthalmologist, as congenital cataracts are manifest in a large number of syndromes. It is ...

Congenital glaucoma describes a rare group of diseases that affect the eyes from birth. When a newborn has glaucoma, the fluid in the eye does not drain properly, placing pressure on the optic nerve.

Gene-testing specialist Editas Medicine has halted development of its lead clinical programme for congenital eye disorders after it generated lacklustre results in a phase 1/2 trial. The ...

Bernie was born with congenital glaucoma, a condition that requires urgent intervention. A team of pediatric ophthalmologists ...

Diagnosis is usually made during a routine eye examination, especially when there is a difference in visual acuity between the eyes or family history. Treatment involves correcting the causal factor, ...

Total blindness: This is when a person cannot see anything, including light.Only 15% of individuals with eye disorders have total blindness.; Low vision: Low vision describes visual impairments ...

Sitaram examined hospital records, focusing on congenital cataracts, diagnostic facilities, surgeries, and follow-up care. Dr. Meenakshi, Hospital Superintendent, reported that in 2023, 4,068 ...