Patching in Congenital Unilateral Cataract
Dr. William E. Scott Recommendations
- First two months of Life: 50% time
- 2-7 months of life: 75% time
- 7 months until subjective VA measured 100% (Full time occlusion)
- Stable Vision to Visual Maturity: 50% Time with 100% time as needed
- References:
- Karr DJ, Scott WE. Visual acuity results following treatment of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous. Arch Ophthalmol 1986;104(5):662-667.
- Drummond GT, Scott WE, Keech RV. Management of monocular congenital cataracts. Arch Ophthalmol 1989;107(1):45-51.