Table 1.
Pros and cons of performing cataract surgery at 4 versus 8 weeks of age for infants with a unilateral congenital cataract
| 4 weeks | 8 weeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Visual acuity | + | − |
| Stereopsis | + | − |
| Glaucoma | − | + |
| Strabismus | + | − |
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