Congenital developmental anomalies of the visual system in children in our 13-year observations

Cases of congenital anomalies of the visual system in children hospitalized in the period 1974-1986 were analyzed. Together 305 cases were analyzed. The most frequently seen congenital anomaly was an unilateral or bilateral cataract (107 cases), further glaucoma (50 cases) and pathological changes caused by Toxoplasma Gondii (33 cases). Among principal causes of these anomalies the author ++ is citing the rubella and toxoplasmosis.