Phakic intraocular lens to correct high myopic amblyopia in children. Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995) [J Refract Surg] Journal article | | Title | Phakic intraocular lens to correct high myopic amblyopia in children. | | Author(s) | Lesueur LC, Arne JL | | Institution | Department of Ophthalmology, Purpan Hospital, University of Toulouse, France. lesueur.l@chu-toulouse.fr | | Source | J Refract Surg 2002 Sep-Oct; 18(5):519-23. | | MeSH | Adolescent
Amblyopia
Anisometropia
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intraocular Pressure
Lens Implantation, Intraocular
Lenses, Intraocular
Male
Myopia
Prospective Studies
Refraction, Ocular
Treatment Outcome
Vision, Binocular
Visual Acuity
| | Abstract | PURPOSE: In a clinical investigation, we evaluated anatomical and functional outcomes of posterior phakic chamber lens (ICL) implantation for correction of high myopia with amblyopia in children.
METHODS: Twelve eyes of 11 children, age 3 to 16 years, with high myopic amblyopia were operated with implantation of a Staar Surgical ICL. In these patients, conventional therapy with spectacles or contact lenses was unsuccessful. Mean preoperative spherical equivalent refraction was -12.70 D (range -8.00 to -18.00 D) and best spectacle-corrected visual acuity ranged from count fingers to 20/63. Mean follow-up was 20.5 months (range 3 to 48 mo) Preoperative and postoperative anatomical and functional outcomes were compared.
RESULTS: We noted good tolerance of ICLs without inflammatory reactions or secondary capsular opacity, stable intraocular pressure, and good ICL position in all eyes. Predictability was +0.71 D (range -0.75 to +2.00 D). Mean postoperative best spectacle-corrected visual acuity was 20/63. Recovery of binocular vision was achieved in six patients and orthotropic position in seven patients. Quality of life was improved in all patients.
CONCLUSION: The Staar Surgical phakic ICL appeared to be an effective method to treat high myopia in children with amblyopia. Good results with high satisfaction were noted. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 12361151 |
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