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Cataracts that are congenital (present at birth) are particuarly serious because they cause sight loss and lead to blindness. As a result, early detection is vital to ensure that intervention is carried out at the optimal time.
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Situation
Your visual system develops from birth up to around the age of seven. Congenital cataracts are particuarly serious due to the disruption they cause during this important process of visual development in young children. These disruptions can result in significant visual impairment and blindness.
Solution
Early diagnosis will only be achieved through enhancing our understanding of known genes implicated in cataract development alongside providing an efficient means of identifying novel genes.