[Current cataract surgery for uveitis in childhood].

Cataract formation is a frequent complication in childhood uveitis. The management of cataracts in childhood uveitis may be particularly difficult. Patient selection is important for successful surgery. Preoperative evaluation is required in order to specify the course and etiology of uveitis. Complete quiescence of the inflammation in required before surgery. The surgical trauma should be minimized. Intraocular lens implantation may be proposed for selected uveitis children and may be considered in well controlled juvenile idiopathic arthritis associated uveitis, e.g. with the use of immunosuppressive drugs or TNF-alpha inhibitors. Postoperatively, the anti-inflammatory medication must be increased and continued for 8-10 weeks.