Timing of Congenital Cataract Surgery from Different Aspects

Abstract

Congenital cataract is the most common cause of preventable childhood blindness worldwide. Early intervention can prevent prolonged visual deprivation which can cause deprivation amblyopia, nystagmus, strabismus and good visual outcomes can be achieved. However, it is known that early surgical intervention increases the risk of postoperative complications, especially the risk of secondary glaucoma. In this mini review we intended to evaluate the studies about optimum timing for congenital cataract surgery from different aspects.