Six-week-old infant undergoes cataract surgery in Bengaluru

A six -week baby is on the way to regain the vision after a successful congenital cataract surgery in a private eye hospital in the city.

The patient was diagnosed with an intense monocular congenital cataract in an eye, with a dense fiber plaque in the back capsule of the eye. Despite the young age, the surgery was prioritized at Nethradhama Super Private Eye Hospital in July to prevent irreversible vision loss due to amblyopia (lazy eye). After a comprehensive systemic evaluation and expert cleanliness from both a pediatrician and the cardiologist, the baby was deemed appropriate for surgery and systemic or genetic reasons were detected.

Commenting on the rareness and complexity of the case, the ophthalmologist Sri Ganesh, the president and general manager of the hospital, said that the intense -fiber plate was meticulously peeled, and then followed an front vitrectomy and posterior capsulotomy to provide a clear visual axis. The doctor, who manages the surgery, was postponed until the time when the baby was able to reach the time when the right biometry was possible until the baby was possible. Until then, a intermittent patch was made to warn the visual development in the eye. ”

The case offered significant anesthetic difficulties due to the baby’s small anatomy and fragility. Suman Shree R., the head of anesthesiology in the hospital, said that a baby requires sensitivity at every step, from air safety to temperature control.

Postoperative care is very important

Stressing the need for postoperative care, Dr. Ganesh said that timely intervention for a six -week baby may mean a difference between a lifetime and blindness. “Our role does not end with surgery. Strict postoperative care is needed and parental participation is very important for the best possible result.”

“We follow the corneal clarity, corneal diameter and fixation response to detect the early glaucoma to ensure that an ambliopy does not develop. We have comprehensively consulting parents about the surgery is only half of the treatment. The other half lies in their commitment to drug compatibility, patch programs and regular visits.