In simple words: A congenital cataract is when a baby is born with a cloudy lens in their eye, which makes it hard for them to see clearly. It's like having a foggy window in front of their eye. This can happen in one or both eyes.

A congenital cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that is present at birth. The lens is normally clear and focuses light onto the retina. This condition can affect one or both eyes.

Example 1: A newborn is diagnosed with a congenital cataract during their initial newborn screening. The cataract is small and doesn't significantly affect vision. Monitoring is recommended., An infant is found to have a large, dense cataract in one eye causing vision impairment. The ophthalmologist recommends cataract surgery and follow-up care to prevent amblyopia (lazy eye)., A child is diagnosed with bilateral congenital cataracts associated with a genetic syndrome. The child undergoes cataract surgery followed by vision rehabilitation and treatment for the underlying syndrome.

Documentation for congenital cataracts should include: details of the eye exam, including the size, location, and density of the cataract; any associated eye abnormalities or systemic conditions; details of the treatment plan, including surgery and follow-up care; results of any additional tests such as genetic testing or imaging studies.