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Unilateral traumatic aphakia in children: role of corneal contact lenses
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|July 1, 1985
Insights
Hard contact lenses improved vision in children with traumatic aphakia. Early treatment and older age at injury improved chances of normal binocular vision recovery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Optometry
Background:
- Unilateral traumatic aphakia presents a significant challenge in pediatric eye care.
- Restoring visual function and binocularity is crucial for normal development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of hard corneal contact lenses in managing unilateral traumatic aphakia in children.
- To identify factors influencing visual acuity recovery and binocular function restoration.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-eight children under ten years with unilateral traumatic aphakia were fitted with hard corneal contact lenses.
- Visual acuity and binocular function were assessed post-fitting.
Main Results:
- 68% of cases achieved a visual acuity of 6/12 or better with contact lens correction.
- Better outcomes for binocular function were observed in patients older than seven years at injury.
- Timely fitting (within eight months of trauma) correlated with improved binocular recovery.
Conclusions:
- Hard corneal contact lenses are effective in improving visual acuity in pediatric traumatic aphakia.
- Age at injury and prompt contact lens fitting are critical factors for successful visual rehabilitation and binocular function recovery.
Abstract:
Twenty-eight children below ten years of age with unilateral traumatic aphakia were fitted with hard corneal contact lenses. Visual acuity of 6/12 or better was achieved in 68% of the cases. Patients who were above seven years of age at the time of injury, and those fitted with contact lenses within eight months of trauma, were found to have better chances of recovering normal binocular functions.