TJ-CEO
2012 , Vol 7 , Num 2
Intraocular Lens Selection in Pediatric Cataracts
1M.D., Malatya Universal Special Hospital, Eye Clinic, Malatya/TURKEY2M.D. Professor, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Malatya/TURKEY Childhood cataract surgery and optical rehabilitation are the most controversial issues in pediatric ophthalmology. Optical correction methods involve spectacles, contact lenses, and intraocular lens implantation and each method has advantages and disadvantages.
In this review, we evaluated appropriate postoperative correction methods in pediatric cataracts and the difficulties encountered pre- and postoperatively, in particular inpatients undergoing intraocular lens implantation. Keywords : Pediatric cataract surgery, optical correction methods, intraocular lens implantation