Early detection is crucial in treatment of congenital<unk> s. Prognosis is good if<unk> s are detected early and surgery occurs at age of 6 weeks for unilateral<unk> s and at age of 8 weeks for bilateral<unk> s. Favorable outcomes are associated with timely surgery, appropriate postoperative care, and visual rehabilitation postoperatively. Postoperative care requires effective communication between an interdisciplinary team including parents, pediatricians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and optometrists. In order to decrease presentations of avoidable blindness in<unk> , it is important to focus on maternal and neonatal health prior to symptomatic presentation. Surgical Indications There are multiple indications for<unk>  surgery. An absolute indication signifies need for surgical correction. Surgical correction of the<unk>  is indicated when lens opacification blocks the ref reflex and dilated pupils are detected, strabismus with unilateral<unk> , or nystagmus with bilateral<unk> s. Postoperative Care After surgery, postoperative care is necessary for recovery. Topical corticosteroids are used to decrease postoperative optical inflammation. Topical antibiotics are used to decrease risk of infection after surgery. Topical anesthetics are used for postoperative pain. Contact lens are used immediately after surgery to allow for visual rehabilitation. Visual rehabilitation decreases risk of strabismus, amblyopia, and poor fusion after<unk>  surgery. Complications Untreated<unk> s can cause emotional, financial, and societal burdens. Even when treated,<unk> s may be associated with some complications. About 10% to 25% of children have been diagnosed with glaucoma after<unk>  surgery. The most common complication after<unk>  surgery in<unk>  is visual axis opacification.<unk>  surgery may be associated with decreased accommodation.
Childhood cataract
Congenital cataract
Cystic eyeball
Corneal dystrophy
Alcohol myopia
Toxic amblyopia
Progressive lens
Childhood blindness