Primary Intraocular Lens Insertion in Infants Under 6 Months of Age: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Primary IOL implantation for pediatric cataracts resulted in comparable visual acuity and overall complication rates across all age groups. Although a higher incidence of YAG/membranectomy was observed in children under 6 months, particularly among unilateral cases, most patients still avoided the need for additional surgical intervention. These findings support primary IOL implantation as a valid option for selected patients.
Authors
- Asaf Achiron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6315-6908)
- Erez Tsumi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8148-6561)
- Ahed Imtirat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0051-9366)
- Michael G. Rosenblum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3044-6121)
- Tal Yahalomi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6833-6198)
- I Färber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6368-5374)
Institutions
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
- Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (IL)
- Soroka Medical Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/opth.s525907
- Primary Topic
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00