Clinical Features and Outcome of Paediatric Retinal Detachment

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the clinical features and outcome of paediatric retinal detachment (RD). Methods: Ninety-five eyes of 87 children under 18 years of age with RD were assessed. The risk factors, morphology of RD, therapeutic approach and functional results were evaluated. Results: Sixty-seven boys and 20 girls with a mean age of 10.4 years (standard deviation 5.5) presented with RD. The following risk factors were identified: myopia (23%), congenital or developmental ocular abnormalities (37%), history of ocular trauma (40%) and previous ocular surgery (27%). Seventy-seven (81%) eyes underwent surgery. The primary reattachment rate was 44%. In 18%, reattachment was achieved after several surgeries. The overall recurrence rate after surgical reattachment was 39%. Conclusions: Paediatric RD is a sight-threatening condition. Often, aggravating factors, such as delayed diagnosis, hereditary ocular abnormalities or strong vitreous adherence, are present. Hopefully, modern surgical techniques may contribute to a better outcome of RD in the future.

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