There are few reports of prevalence and causes for blindness among children on a global or regional basis. A study from Andhra Pradesh1 suggested that congenital cataracts account for up to 11% of blindness among children. Appropriate and timely treatment can help restore sight in cases of congenital cataract.
Surgical techniques have evolved over the years with intraocular lens (IOL) implants now the treatment of choice for congenital and traumatic cataract in children over the age of 2.2 However, there are conflicting opinions of whether intraocular lens implants are safe for children below two years. Determining the target postoperative refraction3 and the complexity of surgical procedures4 are additional concerns related to implanting intraocular lenses in small children. The impact of inflammation, amblyopia and posterior capsule opacification on postoperative results also has to…
