visual axis opacification in children following paediatric cataract surgery

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2014
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Abstract
Visual axis opacification (VAO) occurs in up to 40% of pediatric patients after cataract surgery withintraocular lens implantation(IOL) even with a primary posterior capsulotomy (PPC). In both children and adult group, opacification does obscure the visual axis. However, in children after PPC, there is no capsule. Hence, the terminology VAO is used in children rather than posterior capsular opacification. This opacification is caused by a proliferation of epithelial cells on the posterior capsule or anterior vitreous face and can hinder the optical image quality needed for normal visual development. The rate of epithelial mitotic activity is higher in children compared to adult. It can be managed by Yag laser or surgical membranectomy, the latter is preferable. International and national published articles were systematically reviewed on aetio-pathogenesis, surgical techniques and equipment, type and material of IOL, and management of VAO in children operated for cataract. Author's experience was also included to write manuscript. VAO is frequent complication following cataract surgery in pediatric patients. Age of cataract patients, surgical technique and type and materials of IOL are most common influencing factor for VAO. Immediate management with advance equipment of VAO reduces the incidence for development of irreversible stimulation deprivation amblyopia. Keywords: pediatric cataract; pediatric cataract surgery; visual axis opacification.
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Authors ;Ujjowala Devi Shrestha;Mohan krishna Shrestha
Journal Neurology
Year 2014
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Medicine (General)

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