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Chapter-30 Visual Rehabilitation

BOOK TITLE: Retinoblastoma

Author
1. Ramasubramanian Aparna
2. VanderVeen Deborah K
3. Miller Kathryn B
ISBN
9789350257845
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11629_30
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
1. Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky-40202, USA
2. Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
3. Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Abstract

The primary goal in treatment of retinoblastoma is to ensure tumor regression and to improve survival. The secondary goals are to preserve the eye and to maximize vision. The 5-year survival rate after treatment for retinoblastoma has improved to 97% in developed countries and the rate of enucleation has decreased significantly, especially for bilateral retinoblastoma. With this improved survival, it has become critical to monitor the visual acuity results after treatment and also to consider interventions to improve long-term visual acuity. Visual rehabilitation with amblyopia therapy is of high importance to maximize visual function in retinoblastoma patients. Cataract surgery with implantation of intraocular lens is a safe procedure in patients with regressed quiescent tumors. Posterior segment procedures are reserved for monocular patients and have a higher risk of extraocular tumor spread.

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