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PT HEALTH WATCH: Delayed treatment of childhood cataracts can lead to irreversible vision loss – Expert

PT HEALTH WATCH: Delayed treatment of childhood cataracts can lead to irreversible vision loss – Expert

Cataracts are often associated with ageing, but eye specialists say children can also develop the condition, sometimes from birth, with delayed diagnosis capable of causing permanent vision loss. A cataract occurs when the eye’s natural lens, which is normally clear, becomes cloudy. This prevents li...

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