Question
My boyfriend and I both have congenital cataracts, and we want to have a baby but are worried that this condition might be inherited by the child. We want to know if we should undergo genetic testing, and whether this can determine if the child will inherit this condition.
Answer
Doctors suggest that even if genes related to cataracts are found, it does not necessarily mean they can prevent or alter the genetic outcome. Therefore, if patients wish to conceive, they can consider doing so directly, as the inheritance of the disease is not absolute. Even if the child inherits cataracts, they can usually be treated through surgery. The doctor expressed blessings to the patients and indicated that they can continue to ask questions if they have any other concerns.