Role of Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children

ABSTRACT

Purpose

To summarize recent literature and provide an update on the role of intraocular lens implantation in children.

Design

AOC/AACO/AAO 2022 Symposium Summary

Intervention

None

Results

Literature review surrounding the use of intraocular lenses in children. Attention was given to multicenter study efforts including the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study, the Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study, and the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group Cataract Registry.

Conclusions

Intraocular lenses are a valuable tool in the care of children with lens abnormalities. Recent studies and advancements in fixation techniques have complimented our care and highlighted age and ocular dependent risks. Thorough initial clinical assessment and long-term postoperative management are critical in maximizing outcomes.

KEYWORDS:

• Pediatric cataract
• pediatric intraocular lens
• pediatric pseudophakia
• IOL in kids
• Artisan aphakic IOL

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Additional information

Funding

The work was Supported by Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) grant UL1TR000135. The sponsor or funding organization had no role in the design or conduct of this research.