Prospective analysis of the predictors of glaucoma following surgery for congenital and infantile cataract.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

A prospective longitudinal cohort study was performed to assess the incidence of and risk factors for the development of glaucoma following surgery for congenital/infantile cataract.

Methods

One hundred and one eyes of one hundred and one children, ≤12 years of age who had follow-up of ≥24 months were included. Group I included those who underwent surgery using an anterior approach, group II included those who underwent surgery using a posterior approach, and group III included those who underwent surgery using an anterior approach along with foldable intraocular lens implantation. Standard definitions for glaucoma and glaucoma suspect were used. The Cox proportional hazard model was used to analyze risk factors for glaucoma.

Results

Group I: 30 eyes (29.7%);

SUBMITTER: Balekudaru S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6707185 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature