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Pediatric refractive surgery

Erin D Stahl1

  • 1aUniversity of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO bUniversity of Kansas, Prairie Village, KS cPediatric Ophthalmology, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|April 27, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric refractive surgery, while historically limited, is evolving. Current research favors intraocular procedures for treating young patients with significant refractive errors.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric eye care
  • Refractive error correction

Background:

  • Refractive surgery in children has a history dating back to the early 1980s.
  • This review examines the historical context and current perspectives on managing significant refractive errors in pediatric populations.
  • The focus is on understanding the evolution of treatment strategies for young patients.

Observation:

  • Pediatric refractive surgery has seen slow development due to strict treatment criteria.
  • This has resulted in diverse practice patterns and limited published research.
  • Recent publications increasingly highlight intraocular surgical techniques over laser-based refractive surgery for children.

Findings:

  • The field of pediatric refractive surgery is dynamic and continually advancing.
  • Surgeons are actively seeking optimal, long-term solutions for young individuals with refractive errors.
  • A shift towards intraocular procedures is noted in recent literature.

Implications:

  • Further research is needed to establish best practices and long-term outcomes for pediatric refractive surgery.
  • The evolving landscape suggests a growing interest in surgical interventions for pediatric refractive errors.
  • Understanding these trends is crucial for ophthalmologists and parents considering treatment options.
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