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The diagnostic yield of the test was determined by variant classification and inheritance pattern. Variants from initial testing underwent reclassification in accordance with ACMG-AMP (American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics\u2014American Association of Molecular Pathology) 2015 or 2020 ACMG CNV guidelines. A total of 95 variants were identified in 52 patients with congenital cataracts (42 bilateral, 10 unilateral); 42 % were White, 37% were Hispanic, 8% were Black, and 6% were Asian. The majority of patients (92%) did not have a family history of congenital cataracts but did have systemic illnesses (77%). Whole exome sequencing and targeted congenital cataract panels showed diagnostic yields of 46.2% and 37.5%, respectively. Microarray had the lowest yield at 11%. Compared to the initial classification, 16% (15 of 92 variants) had discrepant reclassifications. 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