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Congenital cataract

Alternative Names: Cataract - congenital Symptoms: Opacity of the lens, often evident at birth without special viewing equipment and appearing as a whitish discoloration in an otherwise normally dark pupil Failure of an infant to show visual awareness of the world around him or her (if present in both eyes) Nystagmus (unusual rapid eye movements) Signs and tests: A complete eye examination by an ophthalmologist will readily diagnose congenital cataract. The search for a possible cause may require examination by a pediatrician experienced in hereditary disorders and possible blood tests or X-rays.

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