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[Contact lens correction in aphakia in children]
D Vasinca1, D Vasinca, C Mihalachi
1Secţia Oftalmoloģie, Spitalul Witting, Bucureşti.
Oftalmologia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|January 1, 1995
Summary
This study shows that daily-worn soft contact lenses are an effective method for correcting aphakia in children aged 2-9. The lenses demonstrated good tolerance and cooperation, making them a suitable option for visual rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric eye care
Context:
- Aphakia in children can result from congenital cataracts, trauma, or genetic conditions like Marfan syndrome.
- Effective visual rehabilitation is crucial for long-term visual development in pediatric patients.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of daily-worn soft contact lenses for correcting aphakia in children.
- To assess patient and parent cooperation, lens tolerance, and complication rates.
Summary:
- A study involving 17 children (ages 2-9) with aphakia due to congenital cataract, traumatic cataract, or Marfan syndrome.
- Soft contact lenses were used daily for aphakic correction, with outcomes assessed based on functional vision and complication incidence.
- Key evaluation metrics included lens tolerance, patient/parent cooperation, and complication rates.
Impact:
- Soft contact lenses offer a viable and functional method for correcting pediatric aphakia.
- This approach supports visual recovery and development in young children with aphakia.
- Findings provide insights into the practical application of contact lens correction in pediatric ophthalmology.