Congenital and developmental cataracts and multimalformation syndromes

Abstract

Cataracts are often found in association with many systemic disorders. Some are congenital in origin but in other cases they develop in early infancy or later in life. They are found in association with disorders, connective tissue disorders, neurological conditions, chromosomal abnormalities and dermatological disorders. Some of these syndromes have a genetic basis but often it is uncertain whether they are hereditary and often their cause is unknown.

Key Words:

• congenital cataract
• multimalformation syndromes
• ocular malformations