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Intraocular Lenses in Pediatric Patients

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Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is a standard practice in cataract surgery whether performed in an adult or child. It becomes even more important as the benefits with early correction of surgical aphakia in pediatric population cannot be overemphasized. As explained in previous chapters, IOL implantation in children can be a tricky preposition considering the dynamic nature of the evolving optical system. Multiple considerations including the type and power of IOL, associated ocular comorbidities, frequent need for additional procedures and occasional refractive surprises following pediatric cataract surgery makes the simple decision of IOL implantation somewhat complicated in children. This chapter aims to summarize views from recently published literature on various issues related to IOL implantation in pediatric cataract patients, with a special focus on issues arising in developing countries. It will also help the reader in selection of appropriate IOL and achieve optimal outcomes in pediatric cataract surgery.

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Vasavada, V., Vasavada, A.R. (2021). Intraocular Lenses in Pediatric Patients. In: Agrawal, S. (eds) Pediatric Cataract . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1736-2_4

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