Lin D, et al. - In this observational study, researchers examined the characteristics of young adult cataract (YAC) patients over a 10-year period. For this investigation, they enrolled YAC patients aged 18–49 years who were treated surgically for the first time at the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center in China. in January 2005 to December 2014, YAC patients were analysed and compared with patients with childhood cataract (CC). The most salient characteristics of YAC patients could be a large proportion coming from rural areas and a high prevalence of complicated ocular abnormalities. Particularly for those in rural areas, strengthening the counselling and screening strategy for cataract and health education for young adults were required.