Management of paediatric traumatic cataract by epilenticular intraocular lens implantation: long-term visual results and postoperative complications.
OBJECTIVE
This study was carried out to evaluate the postoperative visual results and complications following epilenticular intraocular lens implantation in paediatric traumatic cataracts.


METHODS
A total of 30 patients undergoing epilenticular intraocular lens implantation for traumatic pediatric cataract were evaluated prospectively for visual results and complications. After-cataract formation was the prime area of interest. Follow-up of patients ranged from 2 to 8 years (mean 5 years). In all, 90% of eyes had a visual acuity of 6/60 or worse at the time of presentation.


RESULTS
In total, 80% of our patients achieved a visual acuity of 6/12 or better postoperatively after a mean follow-up of 5 years. None of our patients had after-cataract formation and the visual axis remained clear until the last follow-up in all the patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Epilenticular intraocular lens implantation in paediatric traumatic cataracts is associated with favourable anatomic and visual results.
Kamlesh
Guru Nanak Eye Center, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Dadeya
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D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity