Mullner-Eidenbock et al . (J Cataract Refract Surg. 2004;30(3):611-9) reported that in congenital cataract caused by persistent fetal vasculature or minimal fetal vascular remnants, cataract surgery must be performed in a guarded fashion because of high risk of preexisting posterior capsule breaks.
Kuhli-Hattenbach et al . (Am J Ophthalmol. 2008;146(1):1-7) noted that patients with preoperative predictors at presentation, such as persistent fetal vasculature (PFV), require extensive postoperative care after congenital cataract surgery.
Khan et al . (Eye Contact Lens. 2007;33(4):199-200) reported emmetropization in a case, caused by corneal steepening and axial elongation, after lensectomy and anterior vitrectomy for cataract with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous.
Mullner-Eidenbock et al . (Ophthalmology2004;111(5):906-13) reported that abnormalities of the central part of the posterior capsule, such as a translucent opacity or a lenticonic area leading to occurrence of a hole during lens aspiration, may be caused by minimal remnants of PFV.
Sinha, Rajesh, et al. “Management of congenital cataract: A review.” Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 58, no. 6, Nov.-Dec. 2010, p. 563. Gale Academic OneFile, https://link-gale-com.i.ezproxy.nypl.org/apps/doc/A241320149/AONE?u=nypl&sid=AONE&xid=80b30689. Accessed 22 Mar. 2020.
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