[Condition of the posterior capsule in pseudophakia in children].
OBJECTIVE
Evaluation of the posterior capsule transparency in children after congenital cataract surgery with posterior intraocular lens implantation.


METHODS
Examination comprised 41 eyes of 29 patients with posterior IOLS, aged 5-17 years (mean 10.3). In all cases, posterior capsule was unimpaired during surgery.


RESULTS
During follow-up, (mean 27 months), 36.6% the eyes showed posterior capsule opacity of various degree. Neodymium YAG laser capsulotomy was performed in 13 cases and instrumental capsulotomy in 2. Opacity of the posterior capsule caused a decrease of visual acuity below 0.4. It improved after capsulotomy in all cases. No serious complications were observed.
Kliniki Okulistyki Dzieciecej I Katedry Okulistyki, Slaskiej AM w Katowicach.
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Koraszewska-Matuszewska
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Samochowiec-Donocik
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Pieczara
D000293:Adolescent; D002386:Cataract / Q000151:congenital*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity
Stan tylnej torebki soczewki w pseudofakii u dzieci.