[Phacoemulsification in infants].

Abstract

In the light of findings associated with "deprivation amblyopia" early surgery for total congenital cataract appears desirable, if possible in the first months of life. Surgery was performed on a total of seven eyes of infants - with phacoemulsification via the pars plana - before the patients were six months old. The special features of the surgical method employed and the experience gained in using it are discussed.

• Authors: I Ritzinger
• Journal: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde (Klin Monbl Augenheilkd) Vol. 181 Issue 2 Pg. 130-1 (Aug 1982) ISSN: 0023-2165 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Phakoemulsifikation bei Säuglingen.
• PMID: 7132196 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aphakia, Postcataract (therapy)
• Cataract (congenital)
• Cataract Extraction (methods)
• Humans
• Infant