This is the first reference textbook to address the considerable challenges of managing cataracts in children. Content covers all details of pediatric cataracts and surgical techniques to treat and prevent visual impairment. Readers explore patient work-up, diagnosis, surgical techniques, and potential complications. Newly emerging topics, such as temporary polypseudophakia, multifocal lenses, implant biocompatibility, intracapsular rings, and the use of capsular dyes in pediatric cataract surgery, are discussed in detail. Numerous tables, line diagrams, and high-quality photographs clarify concepts. FEATURES: 1st book of its kind devoted to this topic Author is international expert in this area Thorough review of topic, including patient work-up, diagnosis, surgical techniques, and potential complications Numerous tables, line diagrams, and high-quality photographs clarify concepts