Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria 1. Aged 0 to 16 years at the time of trauma-related cataract diagnosis 2. Diagnosed with traumatic cataract (due to blunt or penetrating ocular trauma) 3. Underwent cataract extraction surgery with or without intraocular lens (IOL) implantation 4. Able to attend regular follow-up assessments for at least 5 years postoperatively 5. Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria 1. Congenital or developmental cataract 2. Pre-existing ocular diseases unrelated to trauma (e.g., congenital glaucoma, retinal dystrophies) 3. Severe posterior segment damage precluding reliable visual outcome evaluation (e.g., endophthalmitis, choroidal rupture involving the macula) 4. Systemic or neurological disorders that affect vision or compliance with follow-up (e.g., cerebral palsy, intellectual disability) 5. Previous intraocular surgery in the affected eye unrelated to the trauma