Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: Prospective interventional study PURPOSE: Compare the outcome among different hydrophobic material IOL implantation following pediatric cataract surgery METHODS: 41 children aged 2 to 12 years were recruited who presented with pediatric cataract. A thorough history and examination including baseline refraction, anterior & posterior segment assessment and necessary systemic evaluation were performed. By random distribution they were divided into two groups, one who were implanted with acrylate/methacrylate copolymer hydrophobic foldable IOL and other that was implanted with acrylic hydrophobic foldable IOL. Surgical technique was kept uniform. RESULTS: No significant difference was seen in IOL decentration & best corrected visual acuity on the 1yr follow up. CONCLUSION: Both the IOL material performed comparable on the visual outcomes but the acrylate/methacrylate copolymer material performed better in lesser frequency of visual axis opacification and uveal disturbances.