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Age-based intraocular lens (IOL) implantation for pediatric cataract surgery in Malawi resulted in highly variable refractive outcomes, indicating this strategy is unsuitable. Biometry is essential for accurate pediatric cataract surgery planning.

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Ophthalmology
Pediatric Surgery
Public Health

Context:

Pediatric cataract surgery presents unique challenges.
Accurate refractive outcomes are crucial for visual development in children.
Resource-limited settings often face challenges in implementing advanced surgical techniques.

Purpose:

To assess the postoperative refractive status in children (0-8 years) undergoing cataract surgery with age-determined intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in Malawi.
To evaluate the efficacy of age-based IOL selection in pediatric cataract surgery.
To identify limitations of current practices in resource-poor settings.

Summary:

A retrospective study analyzed 58 eyes of 33 children. Age-based IOL power selection led to significant refractive variability, ranging from -15 D to +12.5 D.
The best refractive outcome was observed with a 25 diopter (D) IOL in children aged 5-8 years, but target refractions were not met in younger children.
A high rate of loss to follow-up (33%) complicated the assessment of long-term outcomes.

Impact:

Age-based IOL implantation is not a suitable strategy for pediatric cataract surgery due to unpredictable refractive results.
Accurate biometry and keratometry are necessary for optimizing surgical planning and outcomes in pediatric cases.
Developing specialized pediatric eye centers is recommended to improve surgical care and outcomes within the VISION 2020 initiative.