BCSC Peds Flashcards
How many phases of growth of the axial length of the eye occur?
3 phases (1st – 4mm, 0-6mos; 2nd – 1mm, 2-6 yrs; 3rd – 1mm, 5-13 yrs)
What is the normal newborn axial length of the eye?
15-17mm (vs. 23-24mm adult)
What is the normal newborn corneal horizontal diameter?
10mm (vs. 12mm adult)
What is the normal newborn corneal radius of curvature?
6.6mm-7.4mm (vs. 7.4-8.4mm adult)
Is mild corneal clouding normal in newborns?
Yes, and it is expected in premature infants.
What is the central corneal thickenss at birth?
0.96mm (–> 0.52mm at 6 mos)
Does the power of the pediatric lens increase or decrease over the first years of life?
decrease
Are infants hyperopic or myopic at birth?
Hyperopic
What happens to the refractive state of the eye from 0-7 yrs?
Increasing hyperopia
What is emmetropization?
The process of growth of the eye to resopnd to and cancel out refractive error in children in order to reach emmetropia
What are the average palpebral fissure measurements in infants?
18mm wide, 8mm high
Is normal IOP in children higher or lower than in adults?
lower, > 21 is considered abnormal in children
What is the difference in the insertion sites of the of the EOMs relative to the limbus in children vs. adults?
2mm closer to limbus in newborns, 1mm closer at 6 mos, similar to adults at 20 mos
Is vertical gaze fully functional at birth?
no, usually not fully functional until 6 mos
What is the direction of retinal vascularization?
Centrifugal, with the optic disc as the center; does not reach temporal ora serrata until 40 wks
What are the two major methods for quantifying visual acuity in preverbal infants/toddlers?
Preferential looking (PL) and Visually evoked potential (VEP)
What type of visual acuity test is constituted by Teller acuity cards?
Preferential looking
What is the average visual acuity of newborns?
20/600 by preferential looking, 20/400 by VEP
When is 20/20 acuity reached in children?
by 3-5 yrs of age
What is dysraphia?
the failure to fuse (e.g. choroidal coloboma)
What is hypotelorism?
Reduced distance between the medial walls of the orbits. It is associated with over 60 syndromes.
What is hypertelorism?
lateralization of the entire orbit (leading to an increase in both the inner and outer intercanthal distances) It occurs in over 550 disorders.
What is the theoretical cause of hypertelorism?
early ossification of the lesser wing of the sphenoid, which fixes the orbits in the fetal position
What is exorbitism?
It is defined in two different ways by different clinicians: 1) prominent eyes due to shallow orbits; 2) increased angle of divergence of orbital walls
What is telecanthus?
Increased distance between the inner canthi (more a measurement of the canthus itself and soft tissue than of the orbit, distinguishing it from hypertelorism)
What is secondary telecanthus?
Telecanthus in the presence of a normal inter-pupillary distance
What is dystopia canthorum?
lateral displacement of both the medial canthi and the lacrimal puncta such that the line connecting the upper and lower puncta passes over the cornea rather than sclera
What is cryptophthalmos?
The skin passes uninterrupted from the forehead over the eye (usually malformed) to the cheek and blends with the cornea of the eye
What is a common association of eyelid colobmoma?
Goldenhar syndrome
What is a potential complication of eyelid coloboma?
Exposure keratopathy
What is ankyloblepharon?
fusion of part or all of the eyelid margin
What is epiblepharon?
a congenital anomaly characterized by a horizontal fold of skin adjacent to either the upper or lower eyelid (usually lower). This horizontal fold of skin results in inward turning of the eyelashes against the cornea.
Does epiblepharon require surgery?
Usually, it resolves spontaneously in the first few years of life.
What is a congenital tarsal kink?
Bending backward and open of the upper eyelid. The upper tarsal plate often has a 180 degree fold
What is distichiasis?
Partial or complete accessory row of eyelashes growing out of (or slightly posterior to) the meibomian gland orifices
What is euryblepharon?
enlargement of the lateral part of the palpebral aperture with downward displacement of the temporal half of the lower eyelid. It gives the appearance of a very wide palpebral fissure or droopy lower lid
What is epicanthus?
a crescent-shaped fold of skin running vertically between the eyelids and overlying the inner canthus
How many types of epicanthus are there?
4 (tarsalis, inversus, palpebralis, supraciliaris)
What is the normal relative positioning of the medial and lateral canthus?
Lateral canthus 1mm higher than medial canthus
What 4 features comprise blepharophimosis syndrome?
1) blepharophimosis, 2) epicanthus inversus, 3) telecanthus, 4) ptosis
What intervention may be needed early in life for children with blepharophimosis syndrome?
Ptosis repair, possibly with frontralis suspension
What is the most common cause of amblyopia in patients with congenital ptosis?
Anisometropic astigmatism
What are aspect of ptosis evaluation?
1) presence or absence of upper eyelid fold, 2) margin-reflex distance, 3) levator function (distance lid moves from downgaze to upgaze while blocking frontalis contribution), 4) tear function, 5) corneal sensitivity, 6) photograph
What are surgical techniques for ptosis repair in children?
1) levator resection, 2) tucking of levator aponeurosis, 3) frontalis suspension
After what age can tensor fascia lata be harvested for surgical repairs such as frontalis suspension?
after 3 or 4 years of age
How can one test for Marcus Gunn jaw-wink in an infant?
have child suck on a bottle or pacifier
What are 3 ways in which maternal infections can cause ocular damage?
1) direct action, 2) teratogenic effect, 3) delayed reactivation after birth
What does TORCHES stand for?
TOxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cmv, Herpes, Ebv, Syphilis
What is the definitive host for Toxoplasma gondii?
Cats; humans can acquire the disease by ingestion of excreted oocysts from environment, undercooked meat, or contaminated drinking water
What are the ocular manifestations of congenital toxoplasmosis?
Retinitis, choroiditis, iritis, anterior uveitis.
What is the appearance of congenital toxoplasma retinitis?
Thickened, cream-colored, with overlying vitritis
What is the treatment of toxoplasma retinitis?
Pyrimethamine or sulfadiazine with or without steroids
What are the ocular manifestations of congenital rubella?
nuclear cataract (sometimes with liquefied lens cortex), glaucoma, microphthalmos, retinopathy with pigmentation
What ophthalmic treatment is usually required for congenital rubella?
lensectomy, treatment of inflammation with steroids, mydriatics
What is another term for congenital CMV infection?
cytomegalic inclusion disease
What are the ophthalmic manifestations of congenital CMV?
retinochoroiditis, optic nerve anomalies, microphthalmos, cataract, uveitis
What is the usual appearance of congenital CMV retinochoroiditis?
bilateral involvement consisting of areas of RPE atrophy and whitish opacities mixed with retinal hemorrhages
What are the ophthalmic manifestations in congenital HSV infection?
conjunctivitis, keratitis, retinochoroiditis, cataracts
What is treatment for congenital HSV infection?
systemic acyclovir
What are the ophthalmic manifestations of congenital syphilis?
pigmentary chorioretinitis, anterior uveitis, glaucoma, interstitial keratitis
What is the treatment for congenital syphilis?
Penicillin G, follow-up serologies at 2, 4, 6, and 12 mos
What is the primary ophthalmic manifestation of lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV)?
Chorioretinal scars, similar in appearance to toxoplasmosis scars
What does the term ophthalmia neonatorum refer to?
It is a very broad term, referring to conjunctivitis occurring in the first month of life (due to any cause)
Which organism causes the most serious form of ophthalmia neonatorum?
Neiserria gonorrhoeae
What is the clinical presentation of neonatal gonococcal conjunctivitis?
chemosis, copious discharge, corneal ulceration starting in the first 3-4 days of life. Systemic infection can lead to sepsis, meningitis and arthritis
What is the treatment of gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum?
systemic ceftriaxone, topical irrigation with saline. Topical antibiotics may be used if there is corneal involvement
What is the onset of neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis?
1 week of age
What is the clinical presentation of chlamydial ophthalmia neonatorum?
mild swelling, hyperemia, papillary reaction (follicular reaction only after 1 month old), pseudomembrane formation, discharge
What is the treatment of neonatal chlamydial disease?
oral erythromycin 12.5mg/kg QID x 14 days
What prophylaxis can be used for gonococcal and chlamydial ophthalmia neonatorum?
erythromycin ointment/tetracycline ointment/povidone iodine drops
What are the most common causes of bacterial conjunctivitis in school-aged children?
S pneumoniae, Hemophilus, Moraxella
What is Parinaud oculoglandular syndrome (POS)?
unilateral granulomatous conjunctivitis with preauricuar and submandibular adenopathy
What is the most common cause of Parinaud oculoglandular syndrome?
cat-scratch disease
What is the treatment for Parinaud oculoglandular syndrome?
Usually supportive, as it is self-limited
What is treatment for trachoma in a child?
topical or systemic sulfa, erythromycin, or tetracycline
What is epidemic keratoconjunctivitis?
An acute follicular conjunctivitis, usually unilateral at onset with preauricular lymphadenopathy; usually occurs in epidemic outbreaks and is highly contagious
For how long after infection should children with EKC be kept out of school?
2 weeks
Is treatment indicated for purely conjunctival HSV infection?
No. Involvement of the cornea would prompt treatment, however.
What are the ophthalmic manifestations of primary VZV infection?
Usually mild, self-limited. Include conjunctival vesicles, ulcerations, internal ophthalmoplegia
What are the ophthalmic manifestations of EBV infection?
conjunctivitis with nummular keratitis
What is the treatment for EBV ophthalmic manifestations?
supportive, including cool compresses
What is the treatmnet of molluscum contagiosum lesions causing conjunctivitis?
incision and debridement of the central core from each lesion (usually requires general anesthesia for young children)
What is preseptal cellulitis?
an inflammatory process involving the tissues anterior to the orbital septum. It may be acompanied by eyelid edmea
How can preseptal cellulitis be differentiated from orbital cellulitis clinically?
No proptosis, absence of pain on eye movement indicate pre-septal
What are the 3 mechanisms for development of preseptal cellulitis?
1) posttraumatic, 2) secondary to severe conjunctivitis, 3) secondary to URI or sinus infection
Which cases of preseptal cellulitis can be treated outpatient with broad-spectrum antibiotics?
Those in children who are not systemically ill and have no signs of orbital involvement
Is orbital cellulitis in children under 9 years usually polymocrobial?
No, it is usually caused by a single aerobic pathogen. In children > 9 years, usually polymicrobial
What is the most common cause of bacterial orbital cellulitis?
Paranasal sinusitis
Which sinus is most commonly involved in cases of orbital cellulitis in children under 10?
ethmoid sinus
Emergency drainage of subperiosteal abscess is indicated for a patient of any age with what features?
1) evidence of optic nerve compromise, 2) enlargement of subperiosteal abscess or non-resolution within 48-72 hours of appropriate antibiotic administration
What is maxillary osteomyelitis?
infection spreading from nose into the tooth buds, presenting with unilateral erythema and edema of the lids, cheek and nose
What is mucormycosis?
A fungal infection of the orbit occurring most frequently in patients with ketoacidosis or severe immunosuppression
What is the treatment for mucormycosis?
debridement of necrotic and infective tissue and administration of amphotericin
What are the 3 main types of ocular allergic reactions?
1) seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, 2) vernal keratoconjunctivitis, 3) atopic keratoconjunctivitis
When does seasonal allergic conjunctivitis occur?
Spring and fall
What topical medications exist for ocular allergy?
mast-cell stabilizers (cromolyn, lodoxomide), H1-receptor blockers (naphazoline), vasoconstrictors naphazoline/pheniramine), NSAIDs (ketorolac), steroids
What are the two forms of VKC?
palpebral and bulbar, depending on which conjunctival surface is most affected
Which lid is usually affected in palpebral VKC?
upper eyelid
What is a Horner-Trantas dot?
A limbal nodule that is gray, jellylike with a vascular core and whitis center containing eosinophils and epithelioid cells
Is the lower lid usually involved in AKC?
Yes, unlike VKC
What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
an acute inflammatory polymorphic disease affecting skin and mucous membranes.
What are the ocular manifestations of SJS?
mucopurulent conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, vascularization, perforation; symblepharon
What is the pathogenesis of SJS?
Angiitis , leading to erythematous lesions that become edematous or bullous
What organism usually causes secondary infection in SJS?
Staph
What can be used to prevent symblepharon in a patient with SJS?
a symblepharon ring or a glass rod for symblepharon lysis
What are the ocular manifestations of Kawasaki disease?
anterior uveitis, possible conjunctival scarring and retinal ischemia
What should tearing in an infant prompt evaluation for other than lacrimal obstruction?
congenital/infantile glaucoma
What is atresia of the lacrimal puncta or canaliculi?
Failure to canalize of the punca or canaliculi, resulting in epiphora
Do supernumary puncta require treatment?
No
What is a congenital lacrimal fistula?
an epithelial-lined tract extending from the common canaliculus to the overlying skin surface
What is a dacryocele?
a lacrimal drainage blockage distal to the lacrimal sac kinks and closes off the entrance to the lacrimal sac, resulting in a closed lacrimal sac
How does dacryocele present?
as a bluish swelling just below and nasal to the medial canthus
What is a common association of dacryocele?
nasal mucocele (bulging of mucosa at the lower end of the NLD into the nasal cavity)
What is the incidence of NLD obstruction in infants who were born full-term?
5%
What is the usual cause of NLD obstruction?
a thin mucosal membrane at the lower end of the NLD
What is the time of onset of symptoms in NLD?
1 month of life
What are the 2 reasons for first performing digital massage of the lacrimal sac in congenital NLD obstruction?
1) express contents of lacrimal sac and reduce likelihood of infection, 2) potentially relieve duct obstruction by applying pressure to blocking membrane
What percent of patients with NLD obstruction have spontaneous resolution by 1 year of age?
70%
When is the appropriate time to perform NLD probing in an infant for obstruction?
Unclear. Some argue for 1 year, others argue for earlier.
What are reasons to perform NLD probing under genral anesthesia?
1) greater control, 2) evaluation and treatment of obstructing inferior turbinate or intranasal mucocele if present, 3) ability to employ balloon dilation or intubation if indicated
When is infracture of the inferior turbinate performed?
Usually only performed if there is firm resistance to the NLD probe
When is intbuation of the lacrimal system usually performed for NLD obstruction?
Usually after 1 or more simple probings or balloon dilations have failed
At what age is the adult corneal diameter reached?
2 years of age
What is the lower limit of corneal diameter for megalocornea?
13mm
What is the inheritance of megalocornea?
usually X-linked; 90% of patients with megalocornea are male
In which form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is keratoglobus known to occur?
Ehlers-Danlos Type VI
What are common associations of keratoconus?
Down syndrome, topic disease, chronic eye rubbing
What is the definition of microcornea?
Corneal diameter < 9mm in newborn, < 10mm after 2 years of age
What are common associations of microcornea?
oculodentodigital dysplasia syndrome, cataracts, colobomas, high myopia, PFV
What is posterior embryotoxon?
A prominent Schwalbe line due to central thickening and displacement of Schwalbe line
What syndromes are commonly associated with posterior embryotoxon?
1) Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, 2) Alagille syndrome, 3) velocardiofacial syndrome
What is Schwalbe line?
The posterior termination of Descemet membrane
What is Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome?
A spectrum of developmental disorders characterized by anteriorly displaced Schwalbe line, attached iris strands, iris hypoplasia, anterior chamber dysgenesis, and glaucoma
What are common iris defects seen in Axenfeld-Reiger syndrome?
smooth cryptless iris surface, high iris insertion, iris transillumination
What is the mnemonic STUMPED?
It refers to the DDx for congenital corneal opacities: Sclerocornea, Tears in descemet membrane, Ulcers, Metabolic, Peters anomaly, Edema (CHED, PPMD, glaucoma), Dermoid
What are the primary congenital central corneal opacities?
CHED, CHSD, Dermoid
What is posterior corneal depression?
Increased convexity of the posterior corneal surface as seen on slit-lamp. Can be initially noticed as an abnormal red reflex on retinoscopy or ophthalmoscopy
What is Peters anomaly?
A posterior corneal defect with overlying stromal opacity, often accompanied by adherent iris strands (it is usually not subtle)
Is bilateral or unilateral Peters anomaly more likely to be associated with a syndrome?
Bilateral. Warrants complete genetic and systemic workup when bilateral.
What is sclerocornea?
a congenital disorder in which the cornea is opaque and resembles the sclera, making the limbus indistinct.
How can sclerocornea be differentiated from Peters anomaly?
Peters anomaly is usually more opaque in the central cornea, while Sclerocornea is usually less opaque in the central cornea
What is Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy (CHED)?
an uncommon corneal dystrophy characterized by diffusely and uniformly edematous cornea as a result of a defect in the endothelium and Descemet membrane; this is accompanied by increased corneal thickness
What is a corneal dermoid?
a choristoma composed of fibrofatty tissue covered by keratinized epithelium
Where are most dermoids found?
the inferotemporal limbus
What is Congenital Hereditary Stromal Dystrophy (CHSD)?
A very rare opacification of the cornea with flaky or feathery clouding of the stroma, with a normal-thickness cornea, covered by a smooth, normal epithelium
When should deprivation amblyopia be reversed to achieve excellent vision?
Before 3 months. However, corneal transplantation is often unsuccessful at this age (with increased rates of rejection compared to after 1 year)
Where does cystinosis have the highest incidence?
French-speaking Canada
What are the ocular findings of cystinosis?
Iridescent elongated corneal crystals, appearing at 1 year. They are also found in the iris.
What is a Kayser-Fleischer ring?
The characteristic copper-colored ring limited to Descemet membrane seen in Wilson disease (due to excess copper deposition)
What are the ocular manifestations of familial dysautonomia?
Impaired lacrimation and decreased corneal sensitivity, leading to exposure keratitis, corneal ulcers, and secondary opacification
What is dyscoria?
An abnormality of the shape of the pupil due to a congenital malformation
How is the term aniridia a misnomer?
In aniridia, at least a rudimentary pupil is always present
In addition to dyscoria, what is seen in aniridia?
foveal hypoplasia, cataracts, and corneal opacification
What percentage of aniridic children have affected parents?
66%
Sporadic aniridia is associated with what condition?
Wilms tumor (which is due to deletion of WT1 gene, and is adjacent to the PAX6 gene (involved in aniridia)
Sporadic aniridia and Wilms tumor can be part of what complex?
WAGR (Wilms tumor, Aniridia, Genitourinary malformations, mental Retardation)
What is the “typical” cause of iris coloboma?
Failure of the embryonic fissure to close in the fifth week of gestation
What is the appearance of a “typical” iris coloboma?
A keyhole
What are Lisch nodules?
Melanocytic hamartomas of the iris commonly associated with NF1
What is juvenile xanthogranuloma?
A cutaneous disorder that can include vascular iris lesions appearing as yellowish or reddish nodules or causing heterochromia
What are iris mamillations?
Diffuse, tiny pigmented nodules seen on the surface of the iris (usually the same color)
What type of drug can cause central pupillary cysts?
Topical cholinesterase-inhibiting drops, such as phospholine iodide
What are Brushfield spots?
focal areas of iris stromal hyperplasia surrounded by relative hypoplasia. They occur in 90% of patients with Down syndrome.
Hypopigmented heterochromia in a child should prompt workup for what?
Horner syndrome
What is the most common developmental abnormality of the iris?
Persistent pupillary membranes (present in 95% of newborns, resolve on their own generally)
What are potential causes of congenital miosis?
1) absence or malformation of the pupil dilator muscle, 2) contracture from remnants of tunica vasculosa lentis
What are syndromic associations of congenital miosis?
1) congenital rubella, 2) hereditary ataxia, 3) Lowe oculocerebrorenal syndrome
What is a potential cause of Adie pupil in children?
VZV
What are potential causes of Horner syndome in children?
trauma, surgery, presence of neuroblastoma affecting the sympathetic chain in the chest
What is corectopia?
displacement of the pupil
What is ectopia lentis et pupillae?
Combination of lens subluxation and corectopia. Usually bilateral. Lens and pupil usually displaced in opposite directions
What is ectropion uveae?
Ectropion of the posterior pigment epithelium onto the anterior surface of the iris
What is congenital iris ectropion syndrome?
The combination of unilateral congenital iris ectropion, glassy smooth cryptless iris surface, high iris insertion, dysgenesis of the drainage angle, and glaucoma.
With what syndromes is congenital iris ectropion syndrome associated?
NF, facial hemihypertrophy, Prader-Willi
What is the inheritance of primary congenital glaucoma (PCG)?
It is actually usually sporadic, but may be inherited in an autosomal recessive manner
What is the incidence of primary congenital glaucoma?
1 in 2500 to 1 in 22,000
In what percentage of patients is primary congenital glaucoma bilateral?
66%
What is the age of onset for primary congenital glaucoma?
It is diagnosed at birth only 25% of the time. It presents within the first year of life in 80% of patients.
Where is the site of obstruction thought to be in primary congenital glaucoma?
In the TM
What is the classic clinical triad of primary congenital glaucoma (PCG)?
1) epiphora, 2) photophobia, 3) blepharospasm
What is often the presenting sign in patients with primary congenital glaucoma?
Corneal edema in infants < 3mos, often accompanied by curved breaks in Descemet membrane (Haab striae)
What refractive errors are susually seen in patients with PCG?
myopia and astigmatism from eye enlargement and corneal irregularity
What anterior chamber finding is common in PCG?
abnormally deep anterior chamber
How does the appearance of a normal infant’s eye on gonioscopy differ from that of an adult?
1) TM is less pigmented, 2) Schwalbe line is less distinct, 3) Uveal meshwork is translucent
Where is the iris insertion in PCG relative to normal?
The iris insertion is more anterior than in the normal angle
What is the cup to disc ratio usually seen in PCG?
> 0.3
Can reversal of optic nerve cupping occur after IOP lowering surgery in children?
Yes
What is buphthalmos?
The pseudoproptosis and “ox eye” appearance of an eye with PCG
What manifestation of Sturge-Weber syndrome is associated with glaucoma?
Port-wine stain (nevus flammeus) of both the upper and lower eyelids
Which disorders can lead to lens-associated secondary glaucomas?
Marfan, homocystinuria, Weill-Marchesani, microspherophakia
When does aphakic glaucoma usually develop in children?
Years after lens removal in children
With regard to treatment, what are the two forms of glaucoma considered in children?
1) PCG, 2) everything else
What is the treatment of choice for PCG?
Angle surgery: goniotomy or trabeculotomy (2nd line: trabeculectomy; 3rd line: cycloablation
What is involved in goniotomy?
an incision is made under direct gonioscopic visualization across the TM
What is involved in a trabeculotomy?
Schlemm canal is identified, cannulated, and connected with the anterior chamber through incision of the trabecular meshwork from outside the anterior chamber
What percent of infants with PCT have successfully controlled IOP after 1 or 2 angle surgeries?
80%
What is cyclocryotherapy?
A form of cycloablation involving freezing the ciliary processes through the sclera
What is Transscleral laser cycloablation?
usage of the Nd:YAG or diode laser to ablate the ciliary processes
What is endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation?
Use of a microendoscope to apply laser energy to the ciliary processes under direct visualization
What is the treatment modality of choice for infants with glaucoma that is not PCG?
medical therapy
Which drug classes for IOP reduction are generally not used in children?
adrenergic agents and miotics
What percent of children presenting with PCG at birth become legally blind?
50% (visual prognosis is better in patients presenting from 3-12 mos)
What percent of children presenting with PCG at 3-12 mos can have their IOP controlled with angle surgery?
80-90%
What is the incidence of lens abnormalities in infants?
6/10,000
What are the inheritance patterns of hereditary cataracts?
Usually autosomal dominant. Occasionally X-linked and autosomal recessive.
Are hereditary cataracts usually unilateral or bilateral?
Always bilateral, but can be asymmetric
What is the appearance of an anterior polar cataract?
3mm or smaller in diameter, appearaing as a small white dot in the center of the anterior lens capsule
Are infantile eyes with nuclear cataracts usually larger or smaller than normal?
Smaller (with increased risk of developing glaucoma later in childhood)
What is a lamellar cataract?
A discrete, round (lenticular) cataract affecting 1 or more of the “rings” in the developing lens cortex. They are usually larger than nuclear cataracts (5mm or more in diameter)
By what age is the fixation reflex established?
2-3 months
What is posterior lenticonus?
A thinning of the central posterior capsule, initially creating an “oil droplet” appearance on red reflex examination
How long does opacification of a posterior lenticonus outpouching take?
can take years
In which phakomatosis are PSC cataracts seen?
NF2
What is the clinical appearance of Persistent Fetal Vasculature (PFV)?
a retrolental membrane attached to the posterior lens surface. The membrane can be small and centrally located, or may extend out to attach to the ciliary process in 360 degrees
Is PFV usually unilateral or bilateral?
unilateral almost always
Are eyes with PFV usually larger or smaller than normal?
Eyes with PFV are almost always microphthalmic
When should a unilateral congenital cataract be removed for optimal visual development in infants?
Before 6 weeks of age
When should bilateral congenital cataracts be removed for optimal visual development in infants?
Before 10 weeks of age
Beyond what age is IOL implantation (in the setting of cataract surgery) considered reasonable?
beyond 1-2 years of age
Is the elasticity of the lens capsule higher or lower in infants than adults?
Higher in infants
Is phacoemulsification needed to remove lens material in a child?
No, it can usually be readily aspirated
Why is posterior capsulectomy (and limited anterior vitrectomy) often performed at the time of cataract surgery in infants and young children (especially if the patient is to be left aphakic)?
Posterior capsule opacification occurs rapidly in children, and would compromise the clear visual axis achieved by cataract surgery
At what age can a Nd:YAG capsulotomy be performed without anesthesia?
5-6 years
In what period of time will a post-infant child (i.e. 4+) develop opacification of the posterior capsule after cataract surgery?
18-24 months
Is closure of clear corneal incisions in children safe?
Yes, and astigmatically neutral when performed with 10-0 absorbable suture
If a posterior approach is desired for posterior capsulectomy, where can the incision be made?
In the pars plana
IOLs made of what materials are used in children?
PMMA and acrylic