“Can adolescents develop cataracts?”
I am a 17 year old female. I was wondering can adolescents develop cataracts?
4 Answers
OphthalmologistOphthalmologist
Yes, although it is quite rare. Usually associated with some illness or trauma or severe environmental toxic effects like radiation.
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
Yes, a cataract can develop at any age from trauma, inflammation, infection, medications like steroids or chemotherapy, and hereditary diseases. Not just age-related changes. Best to have an exam by an ophthalmologist.
Mark F. Pyfer, MD
Mark F. Pyfer, MD
Cataracts can occur at any age, even newborns. They are more common in the elderly. SO
Yes, usually congenital cases. I operated on an infant with bilateral cataracts years ago successfully
