Lenticular abnormalities in children.

PURPOSE To study the lenticular problems in children presenting at an apex institute. METHODS Retrospective analysis of records (< 14 years) of new lens clinic cases was done. RESULTS Of 1,047 children, 687 were males. Mean age at presentation was 6.35 ± 4.13 years. Developmental cataract was seen in 45.6% and posttraumatic cataract in 29.7% of patients. Other abnormalities were cataract with retinal detachment, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, subluxated lens, micro/spherophakia, cataract secondary to uveitis, intraocular lens complications, cataract with choroidal coloboma, and visual axis opacification. CONCLUSION Developmental and posttraumatic cataracts were the most common abnormalities. Delayed presentation is of concern.