Incidence and risk factors of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment following paediatric cataract surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: To determine the incidence and identify risk factors of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) following paediatric cataract surgery. This systematic review and meta-analysis adhered to PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024538383). A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including Cochrane CENTRAL, PubMed/MEDLINE, SCOPUS, Web of Science, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar, up to December 2024. Studies were included if they reported on RRD following cataract surgery in paediatric populations (0-18 years) with a minimum follow-up of 4 months. Data extraction was performed independently by two authors, with disagreements resolved through consultation with a third author. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, and statistical ana

SUBMITTER: Serhan HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12531611 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature