title: A new technique of congenital cataract surgery with primary posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation.
abstract: We present a series of nine cases involving primary intraocular lens implantation in congenital cataracts. Because of the problems encountered with the technique used in the earlier cases, we developed a new surgical technique that may be described as primary epilenticular posterior chamber lens implantation followed by pars plana endocapsular lensectomy. This new technique ensures a clear pupillary area, minimizes postoperative complications, and ultimately prevents amblyopia, resulting in useful vision.
authors.affiliation: Makati Medical Center, Metro Manila, Philippines.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Tablante
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Lapus
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Cruz
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Santos
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002386:Cataract / Q000151:congenital*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002924:Ciliary Body; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male