Research shows that between 5 and 50% of children with Down Syndrome (DS) under the age of 17 years will develop cataracts 1. In 3-5% of cases the development of cataracts is in the infantile period or is congenital. It
CATARACTS AND DOWN SYNDROME

Research shows that between 5 and 50% of children with Down Syndrome (DS) under the age of 17 years will develop cataracts 1. In 3-5% of cases the development of cataracts is in the infantile period or is congenital. It