Pediatric Cataract Surgery
Definition Cataracts occurring in the pediatric age group, arbitrarily defined as birth to adolescence. Key Features • Two main approaches are used to remove cataracts in children: pars plana and…
Manual Cataract Extraction
Definition Removal of crystalline lens by nonautomated or manual techniques. Key Features • Diversity of techniques for optimal cataract patient outcomes. • Intracapsular cataract extraction or large-incision full lens extraction….
Conjunctival Surgery
Definition Conjunctival procedures may be used to cover an unstable or painful corneal surface or to remove pterygia or other abnormal growths. Key Features • Careful preoperative planning is critical…
Retinal Pigment Epithelium
Definition A melanin-containing epithelial layer that lies between the neural retina and choroid. Key Features • Absorption of scattered light. • Control of fluid and nutrients in the subretinal space…
Combined Procedures
Definition Cataract surgery simultaneously combined with other ocular surgery. Key Features • Combined surgery for glaucoma and cataract is a valid option in management. • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)…
Intraocular Lens Power Calculations
Definition Intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation is a process to determine the optimal IOL power to achieve the desired refraction following cataract surgery. Key Features • Accurate IOL power calculation…
Phacoemulsification
Definition A surgical technique to remove the nuclear portion of a cataractous lens using an aspirating and vibrating ultrasonic handpiece. Key Features • Changing phacoemulsification (“phaco”) “power” or “amplitude” is…
Endothelial Keratoplasty: Targeted Treatment for Corneal Endothelial Dysfunction
Definition Endothelial keratoplasty has significant advantages over penetrating keratoplasty as a targeted method to replace endothelial cells in the treatment of endothelial dysfunction. Key Feature • Targeted replacement of corneal…
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Causes, Morphology, and Visual Effects of Cataract
Definition The prevalence, distribution, strategies to reduce the cataract prevalence and the disordered physiological processes, causes, and different forms of cataract are discussed. Key Features • Cataracts develop earlier in…
The Pharmacotherapy of Cataract Surgery
Definition Medications used in cataract surgery. Key Features • Pharmacotherapeutic agents are used in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods of cataract surgery. • Preoperative medications are used as mydriatics,…
