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Epidemiology of Pediatric Cataracts

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The epidemiology of pediatric cataracts provides crucial evidence for improving or preserving visual acuity and preventing blindness in pediatric patients with cataracts. This chapter describes the distributions of blindness or moderate and severe vision impairment (MSVI) caused by pediatric cataracts across different populations, regions, and time periods, so as to characterize the epidemiological pattern of pediatric cataracts and provide scientific evidence for developing preventative and management strategies. Early detection and early intervention are key to treating pediatric cataracts. Establishing a referral system incorporating tertiary general hospitals with ophthalmic departments and specialist ophthalmic centers will help improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric cataracts and streamline medical resource allocation.

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He, M., Li, M. (2017). Epidemiology of Pediatric Cataracts. In: Liu, Y. (eds) Pediatric Lens Diseases. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2627-0_5

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