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Importance
Childhood cataracts 1-15 per 10,000 children Birth prevalence of cong. bilateral cataracts
1-3 per 10,000 children in industrialized countries Likely to be 10 per 10,000 in developing nations
Issues
IOL implantation and IOL power calculation
Challenging Cases
Traumatic Cataracts Capsular plaques Pre-existing Capsular defects
Anterior Lenticonus
Traumatic Cataract
Blunt or penetrating trauma Young boys predisposed to sports related, home injuries or work related (innocent bystanders)
Traumatic Cataract
Traumatic Cataract
Traumatic Cataracts
Small, localized, visually insignificant cataracts observe Visually significant cataracts remove at about 4-6 wks following primary repair Thorough evaluation for associated injuries and their surgical M/m specially the capsular bag Radiological Studies for RIOFB
Capsule Plaques
Controversies
IOL Implantation in Infants Simultaneous Bilateral Pediatric Cataract Surgery
Further Reading