Intraocular lens implantation in unilateral congenital cataract: a preliminary report

We performed pars plana lensectomy with secondary anterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in 32 cases of unilateral congenital cataract with otherwise normal appearing eyes. Five of the 12 patients old enough to respond achieved a visual acuity of 20/60 or better with evidence of fusion. We advocate operating within the first few months of life to lessen amblyopia.