He is one month old on June 24. Surgery is advised ASAP.
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Thank you for responding! The patch is to help make the affected eye stronger. So that is I defiantly. His contacts will change as he grows. They don’t use permanent lenses with babies so young as they would probably need more surgery.
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Hi @renm, welcome to Connect. This must be a bit worrisome for you. People usually associate cataracts with the older generation. But as this video by Dr. Erick D. Bothun, Mayo Clinic pediatric eye surgeon, explains: Yes, babies and children get cataracts, too:
– Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cataracts [Video] http://medprofvideos.mayoclinic.org/videos/yes-babies-and-children-get-cataracts-too-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-pediatric-cataracts
Dr. Bothun specializes in diagnosing, treating and researching complex cataracts in infants and children. He leverages his expertise and research experience in pediatric cataracts to tailor the surgical and clinical treatment for each child. To further maximize outcomes, Dr. Bothun enjoys educating families and engaging children throughout their Mayo Clinic eye care experience. I think you might find the 5 minute video useful and perhaps to help answer some of your questions.
How old is your grandson?
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