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Incidence and risk factors of cataract following pediatric pars plana vitrectomy

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Retrospective case series reports cataract incidence and surgical risk factors in children, suggesting monitoring is crucial.

Post-PPV cataract occurred in about one-third of pediatric patients, demonstrating a significant complication rate.
Cataract surgery was required in 33.1% of eyes, primarily due to posterior subcapsular cataract occurring at 76.3%.
Multiple surgeries and silicone oil tamponade significantly increased cataract risk, with their association noted during analysis.
Early and ongoing follow-up is essential for children undergoing PPV due to the potential for developing amblyopia.

Bourgeois et al. (2025) studied this question.

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