Short Term Outcomes of Intraocular-lens (IOL) Implantation in Pediatric Cataract

Abstract

Congenital cataract is the most prevalent cause of visual disorders in childhood and accounts for 5-20% of vision losses annually. Correction of the vision is performed using aphakic glasses, contact lenses, and intraocular lenses. The efficacy and safety of primary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation during early infancy is unknown. Method: This cross-sectional study evaluated children under the age of 10 with cataract who have undergone cataract surgery of co-implantation of an intraocular lens form 2009 to 2019. Patients have undergone serial examinations in recent years and clinical examination results, refractive errors by Snellen chart, ocular pressure by tonometry (intraocular pressure above 18 mmHg is considered glaucoma), patient’s field of vision by Perry The standard meter and retina status were determined by direct ophthalmoscopy by a slit lamp. Results: No significant complication was reported following the usage of IOLs in children and there was not any significant correlation age, sex and other parameters.