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Diagnosing glaucoma in pediatric aphakia.

Vivian M Wang1, Joseph L Demer, Arthur Rosenbaum

  • 1Cornea External Disease Division, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California 90095-7003, USA.

Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.)
|January 9, 2003
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Pediatric glaucoma after cataract surgery can be difficult to detect. Corneal edema during contact lens exams may indicate this serious complication in aphakic children.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma research

Background:

  • Cataracts in children necessitate timely intervention to prevent visual impairment.
  • Pediatric glaucoma is a significant risk following infantile cataract surgery, potentially causing vision loss.
  • Early glaucoma detection in pediatric aphakia presents diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • Three cases of pediatric aphakia are presented.
  • Corneal edema was the initial sign leading to glaucoma diagnosis.
  • Diagnosis occurred during routine contact lens follow-up examinations.

Findings:

  • Corneal edema can be an early indicator of glaucoma in pediatric aphakia.
  • Contact lens practitioners play a crucial role in identifying this complication.

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  • Prompt diagnosis and management are essential for preserving vision.

    • Implications:

    • Ophthalmologists and contact lens practitioners should maintain a high index of suspicion for glaucoma in aphakic children.
    • Corneal edema warrants thorough investigation for secondary glaucoma.
    • Early detection strategies for pediatric glaucoma post-cataract surgery are critical.