Question

Can children get cataracts?

Answer

Children can indeed develop cataracts. Recently, a relative’s child was diagnosed with severe vision decline in their left eye, and upon examination, it was found that they had cataracts. In the past, cataracts were commonly thought of as a disease of the elderly, but in reality, children can also be affected by this condition. For such questions, it is necessary to conduct a detailed analysis and answer based on individual circumstances to avoid providing insufficiently targeted information.