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Rigid gas permeable contact lens changes in the aphakic infant.

Publication ,  Journal Article
McQuaid, K; Young, TL
Published in: CLAO J
January 1998

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the frequent parameter changes required in aphakic infants fit with rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. METHODS: Twenty-five eyes from 18 patients with congenital cataracts were fit postoperatively with RGP lenses and followed for an average of 19 months. The original lens specifications were determined by keratometer readings, corneal diameter, and axial length or retinoscopy obtained under sedation just prior to or after cataract extraction surgery. The frequency of changes in contact lens power, base curve, and diameter was recorded and analyzed. RESULTS: Due to rapid growth and/or difficulty in achieving accurate measurements, repeated contact lens adjustments were needed to ensure proper power and fit. CONCLUSIONS: The data contained in this study indicates a relatively stable period--from 6 to 12 months postoperatively--where the likelihood that contact lenses will need to be modified falls below 50%.

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Published In

CLAO J

ISSN

0733-8902

Publication Date

January 1998

Volume

24

Issue

1

Start / End Page

36 / 40

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Silicones
  • Refraction, Ocular
  • Prosthesis Fitting
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Ophthalmology & Optometry
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant
  • Humans
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Contact Lenses
 

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McQuaid, K., & Young, T. L. (1998). Rigid gas permeable contact lens changes in the aphakic infant. CLAO J, 24(1), 36–40.
McQuaid, K., and T. L. Young. “Rigid gas permeable contact lens changes in the aphakic infant.CLAO J 24, no. 1 (January 1998): 36–40.
McQuaid K, Young TL. Rigid gas permeable contact lens changes in the aphakic infant. CLAO J. 1998 Jan;24(1):36–40.
McQuaid, K., and T. L. Young. “Rigid gas permeable contact lens changes in the aphakic infant.CLAO J, vol. 24, no. 1, Jan. 1998, pp. 36–40.
McQuaid K, Young TL. Rigid gas permeable contact lens changes in the aphakic infant. CLAO J. 1998 Jan;24(1):36–40.

Published In

CLAO J

ISSN

0733-8902

Publication Date

January 1998

Volume

24

Issue

1

Start / End Page

36 / 40

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Silicones
  • Refraction, Ocular
  • Prosthesis Fitting
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Ophthalmology & Optometry
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant
  • Humans
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Contact Lenses