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Zhou Z, Zhu Y, Luo R, Chen K, Li X, Guo X, Yu X, Huang W, Zhuo Y. The associations of self-perception, movement competence, and clinical features of young school-aged children with glaucoma. Eur J Pediatr 2024; 183:885-895. [PMID: 37864600 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05262-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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The purpose of the study was to determine the associations of self-perception, motor skills, and clinical features of young school-age children with glaucoma (CG). This is a cross-sectional observational study. Children from preschool to second grade, including CG (N = 19), children with amblyopia (CA, N = 28), and controls (N = 32), completed the Manual Dexterity and Aiming and Catching Scales of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2nd edition (MABC-2), including Manual Dexterity, Aiming and Catching, and Balance. CG, CA, and their parent completed the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance for Young Children, respectively, assessing the child's cognitive competence, peer acceptance, physical competence, and maternal acceptance. The Kruskal-Wallis H test and Bonferroni post hoc test compared motor skills among groups. Spearman's correlation analysis evaluated the correlations between motor skills, self-perception, and clinical features. The CG reported lower peer acceptance than CA (P = 0.040), and the parents of CG reported lower cognitive competence than CG reported (P = 0.046). Compared with controls, CG had worse performance of Aiming and Catching, and Balance (P = 0.018 and P = 0.001), and CA had worse performance of Balance (P = 0.009). The motor skills were comparable between CG and CA. For CG, older age correlated with worse competence of Aiming and Catching (r = - 0.620, P = 0.005), better best-corrected visual acuity of better-seeing eye correlated with higher competence of Manual Dexterity and Balance (r = - 0.494, P = 0.032, and r = - 0.516, P = 0.024), and longer duration of glaucoma correlated with worse competence of Manual Dexterity (r = - 0.487, P = 0.034). CONCLUSION Glaucoma and amblyopia have significant negative impacts on children's daily motor skills. The acuity of a better-seeing eye is an important factor influencing motor movement. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier, ChiCTR2100050415. WHAT IS KNOWN • The state of mental health in early childhood influences the development of their future personality and physical development. The prognosis and management of glaucoma may seriously impair the mental health development of the affected children. However, the exploration of psychological aspects and motor movement of childhood glaucoma was limited. WHAT IS NEW • Children with glaucoma have impaired motor skills and self-perception development, especially in terms of peer socialization.
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- Zhuandi Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, 54 Xianlie S Rd, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, 54 Xianlie S Rd, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, 54 Xianlie S Rd, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, 54 Xianlie S Rd, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, 54 Xianlie S Rd, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, 54 Xianlie S Rd, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, 54 Xianlie S Rd, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, 54 Xianlie S Rd, Guangzhou, 510060, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, 54 Xianlie S Rd, Guangzhou, 510060, China.
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Narzullaeva DU, Latipova NK, Bobokha LY. [Importance of parental compliance in postoperative rehabilitation of children with glaucoma]. Vestn Oftalmol 2024; 140:12-16. [PMID: 39254385 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma202414004112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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One critical aspect of managing pediatric glaucoma is the compliance of parents, who are responsible for the care of their children. Achieving consensus between specialists and parents on the organization of comprehensive care is essential for the effective rehabilitation of young patients with glaucoma. PURPOSE This study assesses the level of parental compliance with rehabilitation measures and attempts to identify the factors affecting it during the rehabilitation period of children after surgical treatment of congenital glaucoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was conducted through a survey involving 62 parents of children who underwent surgical treatment for glaucoma at the ophthalmology department of the Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute. Parents were provided with a link to the online survey after giving their consent. The questionnaire consisted of eight questions with multiple-choice answers. RESULTS Analysis of the answers showed the following trends: the majority of parents had either a secondary or vocational education (59.7%); most parents lived in rural areas (64.5%); a significant portion had partial or no knowledge about the course and outcomes of glaucoma (51.6%); unreliable sources for information (45.2%); irregular adherence to the doctor's recommendations (29%); significant difficulties in following the prescribed recommendations (64.5%). CONCLUSION It was found that the level of parental compliance with rehabilitation measures is low in a significant portion of families (37.2%) with children who underwent surgery for glaucoma. The main factors contributing to poor parental compliance include living in rural areas, insufficient knowledge about the disease, lack of strict adherence to medical recommendations, and various difficulties in implementing the prescribed recommendations (p<0.05).
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- University of Information Technologies, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Kaushik S, Senthil S, Gupta V, Balekudaru S, Dubey S, Ali H, Mandal AK. Profile of Newly Diagnosed Childhood Glaucoma in India: Indian Childhood Glaucoma Study (ICGS) Group 1. Ophthalmol Glaucoma 2024; 7:54-65. [PMID: 37454975 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogla.2023.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To report the profile of newly diagnosed childhood glaucoma using the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network (CGRN) classification, presenting over 1 year from across centers in India. DESIGN Prospective observational multicentric study. SUBJECTS Newly diagnosed children aged < 18 years diagnosed with childhood glaucoma according to CGRN criteria presenting between January and December 2019 to 13 centers across India. METHODS All children underwent a comprehensive ocular examination, including examination under anesthesia for younger children, and were diagnosed with childhood glaucoma as per CGRN. Data were entered in a standard Excel chart. Refraction and visual acuity assessments were done when feasible. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The profile of newly diagnosed childhood glaucoma in different parts of India and the severity of glaucoma at presentation. RESULTS A total of 1743 eyes of 1155 children fulfilled the definition of glaucoma and were analyzed. Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) comprised the single largest group (34.4%), most of which were infantile onset (19%). Neonatal-onset PCG comprised 6.2% of all glaucoma. Secondary glaucoma constituted 53.4% of all glaucoma, one-half of which were acquired conditions (28%), followed by isolated ocular anomalies (14.7%), glaucoma after cataract surgery (6.7%), and glaucoma with nonacquired systemic diseases (4.5%). Of the 1743 eyes with glaucoma, all 3 parameters for severity grading were available in 842 eyes, of which 501 (59.5%) eyes presented with mild, 320 (38%) with moderate, and 21 (2.5%) with severe glaucoma. Nearly one-third of the children (28.5%) were not brought back for follow-up after the initial treatment given. CONCLUSIONS Our study has one of the largest numbers of consecutive children with glaucoma classified according to the CGRN classification. Despite a widely diverse population, the profile of childhood glaucoma was relatively uniform across India. Childhood glaucoma is a significant problem in India, primarily treated in tertiary care hospitals. The data presented may be the tip of the iceberg because we have only reported the children who reached the hospitals offering treatment for this challenging disease. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S) The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
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- Sushmita Kaushik
- Advanced Eye Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Dr RP Center of Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Khandwala NS, Ramappa M, Edward DP, Mocan MC. Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome in the pediatric population: A review. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2023; 13:417-424. [PMID: 38249500 PMCID: PMC10798402 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo-d-23-00089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare autosomal-dominant neurocristopathy that presents with a variety of classical ocular and systemic findings. The pathophysiology of the disease involves anterior segment dysgenesis, and patients may present with ophthalmic complications early in life, including secondary glaucoma, high refractive errors, amblyopia, and permanent visual damage. There are a limited number of studies in the literature that focus primarily on pediatric patients with ARS. The purpose of this article was to review the current literature on clinical presentation, genetic associations, diagnosis, secondary complications, and treatment of ARS in pediatric patients. Evaluating the essential clinical aspects of the disease in children may allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment and prevent visual morbidity from amblyopia and secondary glaucoma that may result in permanent visual damage.
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- Nikhila S. Khandwala
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Centre for Rare Eye Diseases and Ocular Genetics, The Cornea Institute, Jasti V Ramanamma Children’s Eye Care Center, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Michels K, Bohnsack BL. Ophthalmological Manifestations of Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome: Current Perspectives. Clin Ophthalmol 2023; 17:819-828. [PMID: 36926528 PMCID: PMC10013571 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s379853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare congenital disease that is primarily characterized by ocular anterior segment anomalies but is also associated with craniofacial, dental, cardiac, and neurologic abnormalities. Over half of cases are linked with autosomal dominant mutations in either FOXC1 or PITX2, which reflects the molecular role of these genes in regulating neural crest cell contributions to the eye, face, and heart. Within the eye, ARS is classically defined as the combination of posterior embryotoxon with iris bridging strands (Axenfeld anomaly) and iris hypoplasia causing corectopia and pseudopolycoria (Rieger anomaly). Glaucoma due to iridogoniodysgenesis is the main source of morbidity and is typically diagnosed during infancy or childhood in over half of affected individuals. Angle bypass surgery, such as glaucoma drainage devices and trabeculectomies, is often needed to obtain intraocular pressure control. A multi-disciplinary approach including glaucoma specialists and pediatric ophthalmologists produces optimal outcomes as vision is dependent on many factors including glaucoma, refractive error, amblyopia and strabismus. Further, since ophthalmologists often make the diagnosis, it is important to refer patients with ARS to other specialists including dentistry, cardiology, and neurology.
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- Kristi Michels
- Department of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Liu Q, Liu C, Li H, Yang X, Dong Y, Feng X, Cheng W. Clinical Analysis of Pediatric Glaucoma in Central China. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:874369. [PMID: 35433729 PMCID: PMC9010614 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.874369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PurposeWe aimed to describe the characteristics, epidemiology, management, and outcomes of glaucoma in pediatric patients in central China.MethodsThis study retrospectively analyzed inpatients with pediatric glaucoma at Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, and Henan Eye Hospital between 2017 and 2020.ResultsOverall, 239 cases (276 eyes) of pediatric glaucoma in patients, comprising 87 girls (36.40%) and 152 boys (63.60%) were analyzed. The mean age was 6.65 ± 4.46, and 2.93% of the patients had a family history of glaucoma. Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) was the most common type of glaucoma, followed by traumatic glaucoma in 8.33% of the patients, which was considered secondary glaucoma. The most common signs and symptoms were elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and eye pain. Trabeculotomy (Trab) and microcatheter-assisted 360° trabeculotomy (MAT) combined with Trab were the most commonly performed surgeries. The IOP of patients with PCG, juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG), and secondary glaucoma were 15.27 ± 7.48 mmHg, 17.16 ± 10.05, and 18.65 ± 8.55, respectively, at the final follow up. The rate of re-operations in patients with PCG, JOAG, and secondary glaucoma were 9.15%, 6.78%, and 4.69%, respectively. The mean visual acuity of the eyes with PCG, JOAG, and secondary glaucoma was 0.79 ± 0.68, 0.51 ± 0.48, and 0.53 ± 0.50, respectively.ConclusionPCG, JOAG, and traumatic glaucoma were the most prevalent subtypes in patients with pediatric glaucoma in central China. Trab and MAT combined with Trab were the most common interventions used in this study. Pediatric amblyopia might require full attention during the entire treatment, especially after glaucoma surgery. Effective preventive measures and more public education on glaucoma prevention and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment is necessary.
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