Cataracts aren't visible without optical equipment so a regular pediatrician is unlikely to have spotted it without a proper eye exam (is that what you meant?). Congenital means he was born with it so if that were the case, I wouldn't worry about waiting another couple of months. Most cataracts take years to develope, albeit usually older people get them in their 50s or much later; obviously a 5-year old is somewhat different.
If you're still worried, go back to the optomitrist - if (s)he can see the cataract then (s)he will be able to see whether it's changed since the last checkup.
Yes, the Ped checked my Son's vision and found nothing unusual. However I am not sure how thourough that test was.Due to the eyes looking so normal and the fact that he has never complained about poor vision, I thought everything was fine and haven't ever thought he had problems. We are trying to get someone a bit sooner than 2nd June to examine. Could you tell me what amblyopia is?
Did your son's pediatrician check the vision on the well baby exam? At age 7 it maybe hard to correct. He may also have amblyopia which get more difficult to correct after about age 5.
Dr. O.