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Optic capture buttonholing may prevent secondary cataract after pediatric cataract surgery

Sep 12, 2022

This study investigated long-term complications after pediatric cataract surgery with posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis (PCCC) with anterior vitrectomy vs PCCC without anterior vitrectomy with optic capture buttonholing.

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Both age and keratometry affect outcomes after pediatric cataract surgery

Jul 25, 2022

A prospective longitudinal study of biometry data assessed changes in refraction and axial length in children following cataract surgery to determine risk factors for greater myopic shifts.

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A Renewed Approach to Cataract Management in Kids

Jun 16, 2022

In this presentation from Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2021, an expert panel discusses new approaches for managing cataracts in children.

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Congenital Cataract Surgery with Posterior Optic Capture of IOL

Apr 22, 2022

Dr. Hassan Khaled demonstrates how to prevent posterior capsule opacification in children by capturing the IOL optic through the posterior capsulotomy.

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Development of glaucoma-related events is common in children following cataract surgery

Apr 07, 2022

Investigators studied visual outcomes, complications, and need for additional eye operations in the first 5 years after pediatric cataract surgery.

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Children with multifocal and monofocal IOLs share similar visual development

Mar 16, 2022

A retrospective interventional case series assessed the impact of multifocal vs. monofocal IOLs on children’s visual development after cataract surgery.

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Premium IOLs Children and New Treatments for VKC: The 2022 Update on Pediatric Ophthalmology

Jan 20, 2022

In this webinar, Drs. Kumar, Reiser, and Wilson discuss premium intraocular lenses (IOL) for children and new treatments for vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).

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Barrett Universal II formula is a viable option for pediatric IOL power calculation

Jan 19, 2022

Predictive errors after pediatric IOL implantation remain highly variable. This retrospective case series study compared the accuracy of the Barrett Universal II formula with the Holladay 2, Hoffer Q, and SRK/T in predicting postoperative refraction for pediatric IOL implantation.

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Delayed IOL implantation ensures better refractive outcomes for infantile cataract

May 28, 2021

The authors report outcomes of secondary IOL implantation in the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study (IATS).

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Pediatric Cataracts: Intraoperative OCT

May 28, 2021

This video presents intraoperative OCT in a series of six unique and complex pediatric cataracts, as an aid to surgical planning and successful outcomes.

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New in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: Anterior Segment, Cataract, and Glaucoma

Mar 31, 2021

In this video, Dr. Julius Oatts discusses 4 journal articles that cover unilateral cataracts, bilateral pediatric and juvenile cataract surgery under general anesthesia, anatomic and visual outcomes of corneal transplantation during infancy, and rebound vs. handheld applanation tonometry in pediatric glaucoma with clear and scarred corneas.

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Core Ophthalmic Knowledge for Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus

Feb 08, 2021 By Laura B Enyedi MD, Mary A O'Hara MD, Mitchell B Strominger, MD, Jeffrey D Henderer, MD

This course covers information on diagnosis and management of ophthalmic problems encountered in everyday practice in Core Ophthalmic Knowledge for Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus. Core ophthalmic knowledge is defined as necessary clinical knowledge expected of all ophthalmologists regardless of practice emphasis area.

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2 Self-Assessment AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Macular thickness can remain altered for 1 year after pediatric cataract surgery

Oct 23, 2020

Investigators measured macular thickness changes after lens removal and anterior vitrectomy for cataract in pediatric eyes.

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Congenital Glaucomas, Pediatric Cataracts, and Tumors and Trauma in Children

Aug 20, 2020

Dr. Laura Enyedi discusses congenital glaucomas, pediatric cataracts, ocular tumors and trauma.

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Pediatric Cataract Surgery Pearls - Uveitis and Cataracts

Aug 12, 2020

In this presentation from the Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2019, Dr. Ramesh Kekunnaya discusses cataract management in children with uveitis with an emphasis on the timing of surgery and choice of IOL and the result of long-term surgical outcomes.

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Contact Lens Correction of Aphakia in Children

Aug 12, 2020

In this presentation from the Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2019, Dr. Scott Lambert reviews the history of using contact lenses in children and discusses the differences between the SE and RGP lenses in treating aphakia in children.

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Infants may not benefit from IOL implantation

Oct 25, 2019

This literature review compared the safety and visual outcomes associated with optical correction using an IOL, contact lenses or spectacles after cataract surgery in children 2 years of age or younger.

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