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Pediatric cataract is a treatable leading cause of childhood blindness. Pediatric cataract managed earlier can have a tremendous impact on the lives of individuals, their families, communities, and the socioeconomic status of the country.[1‐3] Children who are visually impaired have social, emotional, and economic difficulties. They have to overcome this poor vision lifelong. The incidence ranges from 1.8 to 3.6 per 10,000 per year.[4] The prevalence of childhood cataract is higher in low‐income economies (0.63–13.6/10,000) compared to that of high‐income economies (0.42–2.05/10,000).[5] Rubella or Cytomegalovirus infections are mostly responsible for higher incidence in lower socioeconomic group. Another important cause is ocular trauma in rural and semi‐urban setting. If not detected or treated on time, it can lead to poor vision and, hence, amblyopia.