The Development of Aphakic Glaucoma Following Lensectomy in Congenital Cataract in a NSW Children’s Hospital

Stephanie Crofts BAppSc(Orth)Hons
Katie Geering BAppSc(Orth) MAppMgt(Hlth)
Orthoptic Department, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia

Congenital cataract affects children and their vision from an early age and as such early diagnosis and treatment is vital. Following surgical lensectomy, children with congenital cataract will either have an intraocular lens inserted, be fitted with an aphakic contact lens or be prescribed aphakic spectacles. One possible complication of lensectomy in these children is aphakic glaucoma. The aim of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of aphakic glaucoma in children with congenital cataract following lensectomy. A retrospective review of children presenting to the eye clinic at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead NSW with congenital cataracts between 2008 and 2010 was performed.