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We don t expect newborns to have cataracts, but looking for warning signs can save a child s sight
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DecDecember 2020 at 6:57pm
Hamish was diagnosed with cataracts by chance after passing several standard wellness checks after he was born.
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Hunter was just three weeks old when he had his first surgery. The second was three weeks later.
Key points:
One in 4,500 children are believed to be affected by cataracts but there is not enough modern data to be sure
Cataracts Kids Australia is encouraging parents to look for warning signs because the condition can be difficult to diagnose