title: Short-term results of scleral intraocular lens fixation in children.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To study the safety and efficacy of scleral intraocular lens (IOL) fixation in children.
  
  
  METHODS
  A university practice.
  
  
  METHODS
  This retrospective review evaluated the results and complications in 6 consecutive eyes of 3 children who had anterior vitrectomy, with or without lensectomy, and scleral IOL fixation to correct ectopia lentis or aphakia.
  
  
  RESULTS
  At a mean follow-up of 17.3 months (range 13 to 21 months), all eyes had a stable and well-positioned posterior chamber IOL and good visual improvement. The only complication was asymptomatic pupillary capture of the IOL in 3 eyes. Reversal of the pupillary capture was achieved by pupil dilation with the patient in a supine position.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The preliminary results of scleral IOL fixation in children are encouraging. The procedure's application in well-selected cases can be considered. However, its long-term safety and efficacy must be further assessed through studies with larger sample sizes and a longer follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Prince of Wales Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Fan
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Chua
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Tham
mesh_terms: D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004479:Ectopia Lentis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012449:Safety; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate