Cataracts and their treatment

Reliable, high-quality information about cataracts and other related conditions.  You'll also find information about treatments including cataract removal surgery, patching, contact lenses and glasses.

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All the terms you might encounter in managing a child's cataracts, in plain language.

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We recommend A Family Guide to Childhood Glaucoma and Cataracts by Alex V. Levin with Christopher M. Fecarotta (Anchorage: Shadow Fusion LLC, 2014) for an accessible yet comprehensive guide to these conditions.  The Guide is supported by the Pediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association and is available in Kindle and paperback versions.