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Management of paediatric traumatic cataract by epilenticular intraocular lens implantation: long-term visual results
Purpose:
This study was carried out to evaluate the postoperative visual results and complications following epilenticular intraocular lens implantation in paediatric traumatic cataracts.
Materials And 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.
Conclusion:
Epilenticular intraocular lens implantation in paediatric traumatic cataracts is associated with favourable anatomic and visual results.
