Health seeking behavior of the families of children with cataract attending an eye clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Global challenges in the management of congenital cataract: proceedings of the 4th International Congenital Cataract Symposium held on March 7, 2014, New York, New York

“…46-48 Red reflex screening is mandated by law in Brazil but is not consistently performed elsewhere in South America. As a result, congenital cataracts are often diagnosed at a later age by a parent who notices leukocoria, strabismus, or nystagmus.…”

“…As a result, congenital cataracts are often diagnosed at a later age by a parent who notices leukocoria, strabismus, or nystagmus. 46 Delayed presentation for management of congenital cataract is still a significant problem, affecting 47% of children in one study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 46 Another review of 44 patients with congenital cataracts in Brazil revealed that 43% had lensectomy at >1 year of age.…”

“…46 Delayed presentation for management of congenital cataract is still a significant problem, affecting 47% of children in one study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 46 Another review of 44 patients with congenital cataracts in Brazil revealed that 43% had lensectomy at >1 year of age. 49 Leite and Zin 46 found that having insurance and being an only child were two factors associated with early diagnosis and treatment.…”

“…46 Another review of 44 patients with congenital cataracts in Brazil revealed that 43% had lensectomy at >1 year of age. 49 Leite and Zin 46 found that having insurance and being an only child were two factors associated with early diagnosis and treatment. Surgery for childhood cataract in Brazil is performed in private and public tertiary centers, with varied availability and quality.…”

“…Surgery for childhood cataract in Brazil is performed in private and public tertiary centers, with varied availability and quality. Leite and Zin 46 noted regional differences according to socioeconomic factors and health status. In one study, only 13.6% of 44 patients undergoing congenital cataract surgery in Brazil received IOL implantation, whereas 61.4% received glasses.…”