Congenital Cataract A Concise Guide to Diagnosis and Management
This book aims to assist ophthalmologists in providing the best possible care for children with congenital cataracts. The entire patient pathway is covered, from preoperative assessment through application of the various surgical techniques to postoperati
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Congenital Cataract
A Concise Guide to Diagnosis and Management
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Congenital Cataract
Ian Christopher Lloyd • Scott R. Lambert Editors
Congenital Cataract A Concise Guide to Diagnosis and Management
Editors Ian Christopher Lloyd Department of Clinical and Academic Ophthalmology Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children London UK
Scott R. Lambert Opthalmology Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, CA USA
ISBN 978-3-319-27846-9 ISBN 978-3-319-27848-3 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-27848-3
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Foreword
Management of the young child with cataracts, as opposed to the adult with acquired cataracts, involves its own unique set of challenges. This often requires a team approach, with ophthalmologists working closely with pediatricians, geneticists, anesthesiologists, contact lens fitters, and, most importantly, the parents. The benefits, and risks, of early surgery for congenital cataracts are well established, but early surgery requires early identification, usually by a pediatrician. Surgical techniques for removal of a cataract in a young child address several uniquely different problems than those utilized in adult cataract surgery. Postoperative contact lens fitting may be necessary in some cases, a distinctly time-consuming and costly endeavor. Whether and how to implant an intraocular lens is a critical decision in most of these cases. The importance of appropriate amblyopia therapy that addresses the need to improve vision, with as little disruptive effect on binocular function as possible, is a keystone of successful treatment. Regrettably, the high incidence of postoperative complications, especially glaucoma, adds an additional burden to an already hi
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