Saving Madison Artale's Eyesight

Key Points

• Madison Artale diagnosed with congenital cataracts at less than two months old
• Dr. Paul Rychwalski and team at Children's Nebraska performed delicate surgeries to remove cataracts
• Madison now wears prescription glasses to see clearly

Pros

• Successful preservation of a baby's eyesight through advanced surgery
• Use of new technology in magnification and surgical displays for delicate surgeries
• Positive outcome with Madison now seeing clearly and wearing prescription glasses

Cons

• Risk associated with anesthesia and multiple surgeries on a newborn
• Need for future surgery to implant a replacement lens

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