[Chinese expert consensus on the perioperative management of cataracts in children (2022)].

Cataract is the main cause of preventable visual impairment in children. Children requires special perioperative management because of their anatomical, physiological, behavioral, and developmental characteristics. In order to strengthen the standardized perioperative management of cataracts in children, the Chinese Cataract and Refractive Surgery Society has conducted a comprehensive discussion on the timing of surgery, surgical techniques, perioperative medications, and postoperative visual rehabilitation in children. The consensus has been reached to provide clinical guidance for Chinese ophthalmologists.