title: [Examination methods in the diagnosis of uni- and bilateral cataracts in childhood].
abstract: Today, the management of congenital and developmental pediatric uni- and bilateral cataract is still a problem, particularly because untreated lens opacity has a high amblyogenic potential. Such irreversible deprivation amblyopia in pediatric cataracts requires an early diagnosis. Due to the increased inflammatory reaction postoperatively, a minimally traumatic operation, intensive occlusion therapy and optimal correction with glasses or contact lenses are also necessary. Uni- and bilateral cataracts and their preoperative diagnostics have to be considered separately.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland. Luechtenberg@em.uni-frankfurt.de
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lüchtenberg
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kohnen
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000145:classification / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D003941:Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index