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Resolution of astigmatism after surgical resection of capillary hemangiomas in infants
1Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.
Objective:
The goal of the study was to assess the affect of early surgical resection of capillary hemangiomas on the induced astigmatism of infants.
Design:
Cohort study.
Participants:
Three infants younger than 9 months of age are included.
Intervention:
Total resection of the astigmatism-inducing hemangiomas was performed.
Main Outcome Measures:
Refractive change in the eye operated on was measured and the cosmetic results were observed.
Results:
Preoperative and postoperative cylinder reduction in the three patients were 8 diopters (D) to 0 D, 3 D to 0 D, and 4.5 D to 1 D, respectively. All patients had excellent cosmetic results, and there were no postoperative complications.
Conclusions:
Surgical resection of adnexal hemangiomas in carefully selected infants can lead to excellent cosmetic results. If the mass-induced pressure on the infant sclera is relieved at a young enough age, anisometropia and resultant amblyopia can be eliminated.
