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A Case of Infantile Cataract and Neonatal Hypoglycemia

Rym Maamouri1,2, Molka Ferchichi1,2, Amel Ben Chehida2,3

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.

Journal of Current Ophthalmology
|April 29, 2024
PubMed

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Neonatal hypoglycemia can lead to infantile cataracts in children. Meticulous history-taking is crucial for identifying at-risk children before cataract surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatrics
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Congenital and infantile cataracts are significant causes of visual impairment in children.
  • Neonatal hypoglycemia is a critical condition that can have long-term health implications.
  • The link between metabolic derangements and cataract formation in pediatric populations warrants further investigation.
Abstract

Keywords:
HypoglycemiaInfantile cataractLamellar cataract

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