Konjenital Katarakt Cerrahisinde Temel Prensipler ve Göz İçi Lens Seçimi

Cataract is a significant cause of visual disability in the pediatric population world- wide and can significantly impact the neurobiological development of a child. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention is critical to prevent irreversible amblyopia. Advancement in surgi- cal techniques and methods of optical rehabilitation has substantially improved the functional and anatomic outcomes of pediatric cataract surgeries in recent years. However, the phenomenon of re- fractive growth and the process of emmetropization have continued to puzzle ophthalmologists and highlight the need for future prospective studies. Posterior capsule opacification and second- ary glaucoma are still the major postoperative complications necessitating long-term surveillance in children undergoing surgery early in life. Successful management of cataracts depends on indi- vidualized care and experienced teamwork. We reviewed in this chapter the etiology, preoperative evaluation including biometry, choice of intraocular lens, surgical techniques, and recent develop- ments in the field of childhood cataract. the lens;