Clinical and Surgical Approach to Traumatic Retinal Detachment in Pediatric Population

Abstract

Clinical and Surgical Aproach to Traumatic Retinal Detachment in Pediatric Population The pediatric population has different anatomical and physiological features than those of the adult population. Likewise, owing to their low compliance during examinations, it may be difficult to fully evaluate the retina, and it may be necessary to resort to auxiliary examination methods. Trauma was the most important cause of retinal detachment in this age group. The findings obtained during the preoperative examination, the patient's history, and age guide the surgeon in determining the surgical method, timing of the surgery, and instruments to be used during the surgery. There are many variations of other pathologies associated with trauma in this patient group, including the fact that there is no clear limit in the selection of the type of surgery, the equipment used peroperatively is among the main difficulties in the approach to traumatic retinal detachment, and the postoperative follow-up period also has an important place due to the threat of amblyopia. In this review, the unique difficulties that will be experienced at every step from the initial examination of patients with traumatic retinal detachment patients to the differential diagnosis of retinal detachment, the choice of the type of surgery to be applied, and the postoperative follow-up process are discussed, with the aim of creating a holistic perspective.