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  • Title: Rigid gas permeable contact lens correction of aphakia following congenital cataract removal during infancy.
    Author: Amos CF, Lambert SR, Ward MA.
    Journal: J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus; 1992; 29(4):243-5. PubMed ID: 1512667.
    Abstract:
    Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses were prescribed and worn with little difficulty by 10 consecutive aphakic infants. Fluoroperm 92 lenses were used instead of silicone lenses (Bausch & Lomb) because of their lower cost, ease in handling, flexibility in design, and better neutralization of astigmatism. Lenses were worn on a daily wear basis (with occasional overnight wear) to reduce the risk of keratitis. Keratometry readings were taken at the time of surgery with the patient in a supine position. Trial lens fitting was performed 1 to 7 days later using a Burton Lamp. None of the patients developed keratitis, corneal neovascularization, or the sucked-on-lens syndrome. The lenses were well tolerated and the parents soon became adept at handling them. We now use RGP lenses as our lens of choice when treating aphakic infants.
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