Functional outcomes of acrylic intraocular lenses in pediatric cataract surgery

Abstract

An optimal-sized ACCC followed by in-the-bag implantation of a foldable acrylic IOL helped maintain a clear visual axis by delaying the onset of PCO and leading to milder PCO. The benefits of a foldable acrylic IOL in pediatric cataract surgery can be increased by combining it with PCCC, with or without anterior vitrectomy, or with optic capture of the IOL.

Pediatric cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation: Visual acuity outcome when measured at age four years and older

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] Early correction of aphakic refractive error is one of the most critical components of management. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] Despite the extensive literature on the use of intraocular lens (IOL) implantation as the method of aphakic correction, [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32] the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet extended the age of implantation to include children.…”

Single-piece AcrySof intraocular lens implantation in children with congenital and developmental cataract

“…The outcomes using the 3-piece AcrySof IOL in children are favorable. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] This study reports longer term outcomes of implantation of the 1-piece AcrySof SA30AL IOL in children older than 2 years at the time of surgery. This model has a 12.5 mm overall diameter and 5.5 mm optic diameter.…”

Pediatric cataract surgery with hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens implantation in Nepalese children

“…11 The rigid gas permeable PMMA lens has also been used by many surgeons, especially in developing countries. [12][13][14][15] The most important reason being the cost and easy availability. There are studies on the use of PMMA lenses in pediatric cataract surgeries with postoperative outcomes comparable with the foldable acrylic lenses.…”