Simona L Schlereth1, Caroline Gietzelt2, Sarah Zwingelberg2, Mario Matthaei2, Björn Bachmann2, Claus Cursiefen2. 1. Zentrum für Augenheilkunde, Medizinische Fakultät, Universitätsklinikum Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50924, Köln, Deutschland. simona.schlereth@uk-koeln.de. 2. Zentrum für Augenheilkunde, Medizinische Fakultät, Universitätsklinikum Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50924, Köln, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Due to the risk of amblyopia congenital and infantile corneal opacities have a narrow therapeutic window, frequently with a complex surgical treatment. OBJECTIVE: The present study gives an overview of the current treatment options for congenital and infantile corneal opacities. METHODS: The results of a literature search are presented and own clinical data and examples are shown. RESULTS: In children ophthalmologic operations are surgically more demanding and the prognosis is generally worse. Surgical options include phototherapeutic keratectomy, crosslinking, corneal sutures, sectoral iridectomy, block excision and lamellar, penetrating, and auto-keratoplasty. An equally important part of the treatment is conservative treatment, when necessary with bandage lenses, glasses, contact lenses and occlusion. DISCUSSION: Whenever possible treatment of congenital and infantile corneal opacities should be limited to the affected layers/areas. Nevertheless, children and parents have to be prepared for many examinations, sometimes with the patient under anesthesia and should be well-informed about the prognosis and the risks.
BACKGROUND: Due to the risk of amblyopia congenital and infantile corneal opacities have a narrow therapeutic window, frequently with a complex surgical treatment. OBJECTIVE: The present study gives an overview of the current treatment options for congenital and infantile corneal opacities. METHODS: The results of a literature search are presented and own clinical data and examples are shown. RESULTS: In children ophthalmologic operations are surgically more demanding and the prognosis is generally worse. Surgical options include phototherapeutic keratectomy, crosslinking, corneal sutures, sectoral iridectomy, block excision and lamellar, penetrating, and auto-keratoplasty. An equally important part of the treatment is conservative treatment, when necessary with bandage lenses, glasses, contact lenses and occlusion. DISCUSSION: Whenever possible treatment of congenital and infantile corneal opacities should be limited to the affected layers/areas. Nevertheless, children and parents have to be prepared for many examinations, sometimes with the patient under anesthesia and should be well-informed about the prognosis and the risks.
Authors: Georgia Avgitidou; Sebastian Siebelmann; Bjoern Bachmann; Juergen Kohlhase; Ludwig M Heindl; Claus Cursiefen Journal: Case Rep Ophthalmol Med Date: 2015-06-29