Pediatric Trauma: Postoperative Management
Pediatric Trauma: Postoperative Management Irene T. Tung, MD TIMING OF SUTURE REMOVAL 10-0 nylon corneal sutures can be removed as soon as 4-6 weeks after surgery, but may need to…
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Pediatric Traumatic Cataract
Pediatric Traumatic Cataract Dinah Chen, MD Fatema Ghasia, MD PREOPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS Examination Have a high suspicion for nonaccidental trauma. Look for other associated ocular or periocular injuries, and ensure the…
Traumatic Hyphema
Traumatic Hyphema Evan Silverstein, MD Traumatic hyphemas in children require both close immediate follow-up and longterm monitoring for secondary glaucoma.1 ETIOLOGY Obtain a good history of etiology. If not known,…
Pediatric Open Globe Repair
Pediatric Open Globe Repair Marina Roizenblatt, MD Kim Jiramongkolchai, MD PREOPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS Open Globe Injury Classification1,2 Type: Rupture: full-thickness wound of the eye, usually caused by a blunt object. Penetrating:…
Lid and Canalicular Laceration Repairs
Lid and Canalicular Laceration Repairs R. Kevin Winkle, MD PREOPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS Perform a complete exam to rule out open globe. Repair globe if necessary, before repairing eyelid lacerations. Assess tetanus…
Pediatric Trauma: Preoperative Considerations
Pediatric Trauma: Preoperative Considerations Erin O. Schotthoefer, MD OCULAR TRAUMA Pediatric ocular trauma occurs at a rate of 3.3-5.7 million children annually.1 Boys are more likely to injure their eyes…
Iridectomy and Sphincterotomy
Iridectomy and Sphincterotomy Sharon F. Freedman, MD Maria Gomez-Caraballo, BA SURGICAL IRIDECTOMY AND SPHINCTEROTOMY Surgical procedures on the iris in children fall into three main categories: Peripheral iridectomy to treat…
Conjunctival Lesions and Conjunctivoplasty
Conjunctival Lesions and Conjunctivoplasty Derek W. DelMonte, MD PREOPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS Children rarely have cancerous ocular surface and epibulbar growths; however, lesions can arise from many tissues in and around the…
Corneal Transplantation in Children
Corneal Transplantation in Children Melissa B. Daluvoy, MD PREOPERATIVE DECISION-MAKING When evaluating a pediatric patient for corneal transplantation (CT), one must consider the entire clinical picture, including: Visual status of…
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Sonali Talsania, MD Collagen cross-linking (CXL) was first described in 2003 for the treatment of progressive keratoconus in adults and received FDA approval in 2016 for treatment…
