Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (Jan 2014)

Barriers to follow-up for pediatric cataract surgery in Maharashtra, India: How regular follow-up is important for good outcome. The Miraj Pediatric Cataract Study II

  • Parikshit Gogate,
  • Shailbala Patil,
  • Anil Kulkarni,
  • Ashok Mahadik,
  • Rahin Tamboli,
  • Rekha Mane,
  • Rishiraj Borah,
  • G V Rao

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.116465
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 62, no. 3
pp. 327 – 332

Abstract

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Background: Regular follow up and amblyopia treatment are essential for good outcomes after pediatric cataract surgery. Aim: To study the regularity of follow-up after cataract surgery in children and to gauge the causes of poor compliance to follow up. Subjects: 262 children (393 cataracts) who underwent cataract surgery in 2004-8. Materials and Methods: The children were identified and examined in their homes and a "barriers to follow-up" questionnaire completed. Demographic data collected, visual acuity estimated, and ocular examination performed. Statistical Analysis: SPSS version 19. Results: Of the 262 children, only 53 (20.6%) had been regularly following up with any hospital, 209 (79.4%) had not. A total of 150 (57.3%) were boys and the average age was 13.23 years (Std Dev 5 yrs). Poor follow up was associated with the older age group ( P 1 line with regular follow-up. Conclusion: Regular follow-up is important and improves vision; eye care practitioners need to take special efforts to ensure better follow-up.

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