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Management of ectopia lentis in paediatric patients: my experience

Poster Details

First Author: M.Ajmal Chaudhary PAKISTAN

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Abstract Details

Purpose:

To study the etiology, mode of presentation and management strategies of Ectopia Lentis in Pediatric age group.

Setting:

The Children's Hospital & The Institute of Child Health, Lahore and Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology King Edward Medical, University, Lahore from January 2012 - June 2017

Methods:

All patients diagnosed as having non-traumatic Ectopia Lentis were included in the study. The Children were evaluated for vision threatening complications of ectopia lentis. A complete systemic examination was done by the pediatrician to diagnose any associated inherited systemic syndrome. The family members of the child were also examined for ectopia lentis. Surgery was planned in all eyes where there was displacement of the lens in anterior chamber with or without pupil block.

Results:

A total of 54 eyes of 27 patients diagnosed as having non - traumatic ectopia lentis were included in the study. There were 15 males and 12 females patients. 24 patients were below the age of 07 years. 17 out of 27 patients were diagnosed as having inherited systemic syndrome, Marfan being the most common. Majority of the patients presented to the eye department only when there was pain in the eye due to increased in IOP.

Conclusions:

Every child patient with ectopia lentis is a candidate for a thorough ocular and systemic examination for early recognition of vision threatening as well as life threatening  systemic problems. The importance of involvement of parents with amblyopia management can not be overemphasized for visual rehabilitation of the child.

Financial Disclosure:

None