Congenital and infantile cataract in the United Kingdom : Underlying or associated factors

作者: Jugnoo S. Rahi , Jugnoo S. Rahi , Carol Dezateux

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摘要: purpose. Prevention of visual impairment and blindness in childhood due to congenital and infantile cataract is an important international goal. Preventive strategies require information about etiology that is currently unavailable for many regions of the world. From a national epidemiologic study, the underlying or associated factors in newly diagnosed cases of congenital or infantile cataract in the United Kingdom are reported, and the implications for future etiological research are discussed. methods. All children with congenital or infantile …

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