Global Practice Patterns in the Management of Infantile Cataracts.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Surveys are an important tool to assess the impact of research on physicians' approach to patient care. This survey was conducted to assess current practice patterns in the management of infantile cataracts in light of the findings of the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study.

Methods

Pediatric ophthalmologists were emailed a link to the survey using newsletters from American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the Pediatric Listserv. The 17-question survey was anonymous and active during July to August 2016.

Results

One hundred twenty-five respondents (North America, 65%; Asia, 12%; Europe, 9%; and other, 14%) reported operating on pediatric cataracts. Most practice in a university se

SUBMITTER: Koo EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6046272 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature