Table 2

Spectrophotometric estimation of total glycosaminoglycans (GAG) in urine of children with congenital or infantile cataract

Levels of GAG (μg/ml)FrequencyPercentage
Not detectable128.3
25–1003926.9
101–5008457.9
501–100064.1
>100042.7
Total145100
  • In the control group 23 children had 25–100 μg/ml, 2 children 120 μg/ml, and rest below the detectable level.