Current opinion in ophthalmology
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Curr Opin Ophthalmol · Jan 2010
ReviewUpdate on pediatric cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation.
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed intraocular surgery in the pediatric population worldwide. Although the basic surgical techniques have not significantly changed over the last several years, there are many related issues under continual debate and research. These include use of local perioperative anesthesia, capsular management, type and power of intraocular lenses (IOLs), sutured IOLs, and risk of subsequent glaucoma. This review will primarily focus on postsurgical outcomes and IOL-related controversies. ⋯ Worldwide experiences with pediatric cataract surgery and IOL implantation are constantly evolving. Expectations of good outcomes by the patients, families, and surgeons are also increasing therefore continued efforts to improve techniques and formulas specific to the pediatric population are critical.