Cataract as a late sequel of contact roentgen therapy of angiomas in children

Abstract

Control examination of a group of 51 children, who had been subjected 4 to 14 years previously to contact roentgen therapy for angiomas of or near the eyelids, revealed radiation cataracts in two of the subjects. The probable causes of the sequelae are explained and attention is drawn to the precautions that are necessary in the treatment of this condition. (auth)