Daniel J. Salchow, MD, Director, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Section, Yale Eye Center, describes surgery and its complications for pediatric cataracts, which is best performed at 4-6 weeks of age. Intraocular lens implant does not occur until the age of 5-7 years.

References and Resources
Ca?a I, Sakalar YB, Ari S, Alakus F, Dogan E. Bilateral cataract extraction with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation simultaneous in pediatric cataracts. Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie). 2008 Fall-Winter;40(3-4):141-6.

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