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A cataract causes decreased vision by interfering with the light ray path to the retina (back part of the eye). Abnormal vision development resulting in permanent loss of vision (amblyopia) occurs when a child has a cataract. Prompt and sometimes immediate treatment is necessary to prevent permanent vision loss [See figure 2].
