Do IOU an IOL? ...and other issues in paediatric anterior segment
My Session Status
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Realistically appraise the success and safety of paediatric glaucoma and cataracts surgery
Contrast the presentation and treatment of HSV in paediatric patients compared to adults
- Explain the rationale for IOL exchange in a paediatric patient
- Plan effectively for a safe and efficient paediatric IOL exchange surgery
CANMEDS ROLES: Medical Expert
Sub Sessions
Authors: Sharon Armarnik, Stephen Farrell, Christopher J LyonsAuthor Disclosure Block: S. Armarnik: None. S. Farrell: None. C. Lyons: None.Abstract Body:Purpose: Glaucoma is an uncommon condition in childhood. Goniotomy is an attractive surgical solution since it is conjunctival-sparing, quick and relatively safe. We have used this technique across the whole spectrum of childhood glaucoma and report its long-term results for each cond...
Authors: Mansoureh Bagheri, Kamiar Mireskandari, Nasrin Najm Tehrani, Asim AliAuthor Disclosure Block: M. Bagheri: None. K. Mireskandari: None. N. Najm Tehrani: None. A. Ali: None.Abstract Body:Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) and Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in pediatric patients with corneal opacity and glaucoma. Study Design: This was a retrospective case series. Methods:...
Authors: Vishaal Bhambhwani, Sina Khalili, Nasrin Tehrani, Asim Ali, Kamiar MireskandariAuthor Disclosure Block: V. Bhambhwani: None. S. Khalili: None. N. Tehrani: None. A. Ali: None. K. Mireskandari: None.Abstract Body:Purpose: SBCS has been viewed with caution by the ophthalmology community, especially due to risk of devastating complications in both eyes. There is paucity of literature on the subject in children, for whom significa...
