A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Identifies Subspecialty Differences in the Management of Pediatric Cataracts Associated with Uveitis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To determine if differences exist between pediatric ophthalmologists and uveitis ophthalmologists in the treatment of pediatric uveitic cataracts and placement of intraocular lenses.

Methods

Uveitis ophthalmologists and pediatric ophthalmologists were surveyed via an online poll regarding their therapeutic management of pediatric uveitic cataract and intraocular lens (IOL) placement.

Results

Sixty-two responses from uveitis ophthalmologists and 47 responses from pediatric ophthalmologists were recorded. According to 79% of all responses, uveitis was not a contraindication for primary IOL implantation in patients with controlled intraocular inflammation. Pediatric ophthalmologists were more likely to respond that the presence of chronic juvenile idiopathic

SUBMITTER: Carpentier SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7196112 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature