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[Retinal detachment in children]
F Lemrini1, L Dafrallah, A Kabbaj
1Service d'ophtalmologie, Hôpital des Spécialités, Rabat, Maroc.
Insights
Pediatric retinal detachment, often linked to developmental issues like myopia, affects children. Successful reattachment was achieved in 77.1% of cases, with 40.7% regaining good vision.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
Context:
- Retinal detachment (RD) is a significant cause of vision loss.
- Pediatric RD cases are less common but present unique challenges.
Purpose:
- To analyze the characteristics, causes, and surgical outcomes of retinal detachment in children.
Summary:
- A 5-year study (1985-1990) reviewed 333 retinal detachment surgeries, including 30 in children (5-15 years).
- Developmental abnormalities (myopia, retinoschisis, inherited cataract, glaucoma) accounted for 71.4% of pediatric RD cases, while ocular trauma caused 28.5%.
- Peripheral vitreoretinal degenerations were prevalent (82.8%), with a 77.1% reattachment rate and 40.7% achieving best visual acuity of 0.4 or better.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of early detection and management of pediatric retinal detachment.
- Provides insights into the etiology and surgical success rates in young patients.
- Informs strategies for preventing vision impairment from RD in children.
Abstract:
During the period January 1985-June 1990, 333 cases of retinal detachment were operated. Thirty cases (9%) were children aged between 5 to 15 years. Retinal detachment was due to developmental abnormalities: myopia, retinoschisis, inherited cataract and glaucoma in 71.4%. Ocular trauma was found in 28.5%. Peripheral vitreoretinal degenerations were found in 82.8%. Reattachment of the retina was achieved in 77.1% of cases. Best visual acuity was 0.4 or better in 40.7% of eyes.