Retrospective Study
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World J Ophthalmol. Jun 18, 2025; 9(1): 105857
Published online Jun 18, 2025. doi: 10.5318/wjo.v9.i1.105857
Visual outcomes following pediatric cataract surgery at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana
Lynette Delali Amematekpor, Doreen Amankwaa-Frempong, Emmanuel Owusu
Lynette Delali Amematekpor, Doreen Amankwaa-Frempong, Emmanuel Owusu, Department of Optometry and Visual Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi AK-385-1973, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Doreen Amankwaa-Frempong, Department of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi AK-039-5028 , Ashanti Region, Ghana
Author contributions: Amematekpor LD, Amankwaa-Frempong D, and Owusu E participated in the study's conceptualization and design; Amematekpor LD wrote the manuscript; Amematekpor LD and Amankwaa-Frempong D were involved in the data acquisition; Owusu E verified all the study data; Amematekpor LD and Owusu E were involved in data analysis and interpretation.
Institutional review board statement: The study protocol was approved by the Research and Development Unit at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH IRB/AP/062/22) and the Committee on Human Research, Publication and Ethics (CHRPE) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (CHRPE/AP/549/22).
Informed consent statement: The retrospective design of this study prevented researchers from establishing direct contact with participants. As a result, consent for publication does not apply.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Data sharing statement: The dataset used and analyzed during the study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
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Corresponding author: Lynette Delali Amematekpor, Department of Optometry and Visual Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi AK-385-1973, Ashanti Region, Ghana. delalilynette@gmail.com
Received: February 10, 2025
Revised: April 1, 2025
Accepted: May 18, 2025
Published online: June 18, 2025
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Core Tip: This study examines visual outcomes after pediatric cataract surgery at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana, revealing significant insights into post-operative recovery. Our findings indicate a substantial improvement in visual acuity among children, with early intervention and tailored rehabilitation playing critical roles. Additionally, we identified key factors influencing visual outcomes, such as age at surgery, type of cataract, the cause and duration of cataract, complications after the surgery, follow-up visits and adherence to post-operative care. This study highlights the importance of creating awareness and implementing screening programs to reduce the prevalence of childhood cataract.