Prioritizing prevention and treatment of high intraocular pressure and glaucoma following congenital cataract surgery
Congenital cataract is a significant condition that profoundly impacts the visual function of infants and young children.Advancements in cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation have enabled the achievement of high-quality visual rehabilitation after congenital cataract surgery.Nevertheless,effective prevention and treatment of surgery-related adverse events and complications,as well as managing other ocular dysplasia and form deprivation amblyopia that may arise in conjunction with the surgery,continue to pose important clinical challenges following congenital cataract surgery.This article provides a comprehensive overview of the occurrence,risk factors,treatment and prevention of high intraocular pressure and secondary glaucoma after congenital cataract and intraocular lens implantation.Its aim is to enhance the comprehension of preventive and therapeutic measures for high intraocular pressure and glaucoma after congenital cataract surgery,thereby minimizing potential postoperative complications and preserving visual function.
congenital cataractoperation related adverse eventsglaucomapostoperative visual rehabilitationamblyopia due to form deprivation