Congenital Cataracts

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?

He is one month old on June 24. Surgery is advised ASAP.

Hi @renm, just wanted to check in. Has the decision been made to go ahead with surgery? Will he and his parents have to travel far to get to a specialist for the procedure?

They will be traveling 2 hr from home. July 10 is surgery

Surgery is scheduled July 10. They will go to Duke University which is 2 hr for them. They plan to move later on which takes them closer to Mayo, 6 hr.

Is there anyone else here who has deLt with congenital cataracts?

Are there more people here who have children with congenital cataracts?

Hello, @renm – we hope to bring in more members whose children have congenital cataracts, as this is an important discussion.

How did the surgery go for your grandson?

He did well and was just fitted for his first contact.

He is currently using a contact and patched his good eye.