Childhood Cataract Network

Personal Stories

Here are some personal stories of children with cataract and adults who had cataract when they were children.

The first story is one that was published in The Independent on 16th March 2010.

Charlie's Story
(child, bilateral congenital cataract)

The rest of our personal stories are about our members and their children. Please note that names have been changed to protect people's privacy. Please note also that these personal stories have not been checked by medical professionals and should not be treated as sources of medical information

Robert's Story
(adult, bilateral congenital cataract)

Rachel's Story
(child, bilateral congenital cataract)

Anne's Story
(adult, bilateral congenital cateract)

Mia's Story
(child, unilateral cataract)

Josie's Story
(adult, bilateral cangenital cataract)

Katie's Story
(child, bilateral cataract and Down's syndrome)

Dan's Story
(child, unilateral cataract and Glaucoma)

Freddie's Story
(adult, unilateral congenital cataract)

Ian's Story
(child, unilateral cataract)

Jake's Story
(child, bilateral cataract)

Ellie's Story
(child, unilateral cataract)