Management of Pediatric Traumatic Cataract With An Open Globe Injury
Introduction: Traumatic cataract is one of the leading causes of monocular blindness in children. The management of pediatric traumatic cataract is challenging; the growing size of the affected eyes and the risk of amblyopia further complicate things. The timing of cataract removal and IOL implantation remain controversial until today.
Levandi Mulja +3 more
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Traumatic cataract surgery in pediatric patients. Experience in a site
Ocular trauma is a signifcant problem worldwide. The objective of this study was to determine the characteristics of patients younger than 14 years who underwent traumatic cataract surgery at the Unit of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro-Ophthalmology "Dra. Ana María Illescas Putzeys" of Hospital de Ojos y Oídos "Dr.
Verónica Y, Burgos-Elías +4 more
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Corneal laceration caused by river crab [PDF]
A 5-year-old boy presented with right eye pain associated with tearing and photophobia of 1-day duration. He gave a history of playing with a river crab when suddenly the crab clamped his fingers. He attempted to fling the crab off, but the crab flew and
Anuar, Azreen Redzal +3 more
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Traumatic Cataract; A Narrative Review [PDF]
A traumatic cataract is a known consequence of both closed and open-eye injuries and can present as an early or a late sequel of the traumatic event. A variety of etiologies, including penetrating injuries, eye contusion, chemical burns, electric sparks,
Fadakar, Kaveh +2 more
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Pediatric Traumatic Cataracts at a Tertiary Eye Center in Indonesia
Background: Traumatic cataract is the leading cause of significant monocular visual impairment in children. The cause of this type of cataract is preventable penetrating or blunt ocular injury. Lens extraction can improve the visual acuity but it also depends on the extent of the injury to other ocular structures. Objective: To describe the features
Feti Karfiati Memed +5 more
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Vitreoretinal complications and surgical outcomes in patients with X‐linked retinoschisis
Abstract Purpose X‐linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is an inherited vitreoretinal disorder characterized by macular retinoschisis. In a subgroup of patients, peripheral retinoschisis can occur, potentially leading to complications such as vitreous haemorrhage (VH) and retinal detachment (RD).
Jonathan Hensman +11 more
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Spectral domain optical coherence tomography in patients after successful management of postoperative endophthalmitis following cataract surgery by pars plana vitrectomy. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Acute severe postoperative endophthalmitis may lead to severe vision loss. The aim of this study was the analysis of macular microstructure imaged by spectral domain optical coherence tomography in patients after pars plana vitrectomy due ...
A Fujiwara +43 more
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Unilateral Scleral Fixation of Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lenses in Pediatric Complicated Traumatic Cataracts [PDF]
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the visual outcomes and complications of unilateral scleral fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses (SF-PCIOLs) in pediatric complicated traumatic cataracts without capsular support.This study involved five eyes of five children who underwent unilateral SF-PCIOL.
Hyun, Dong Won +2 more
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The Swedish National Pediatric Cataract Register (PECARE): Coexisting systemic disorders 2007–2023
Abstract Purpose To analyse the frequency and type of coexisting systemic disorders in children operated on for cataract in Sweden. Methods Data were retrieved from the Swedish National Pediatric Cataract Register (PECARE) for children operated between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2023 (n = 975), including follow‐ups at age 1, 2, 5 and 10 ...
David Wackerberg +9 more
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Readability of patient education materials in ophthalmology: a single-institution study and systematic review [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Patient education materials should be written at a level that is understandable for patients with low health literacy. The aims of this study are (1) to review the literature on readability of ophthalmic patient education materials and (2) to
Andrew M. Williams +2 more
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