AIM:To evaluate the effect of anterior vitrectomy for traumatic cataract in children.

METHODS:Twenty-one cases 21 eyes with traumatic cataract underwent cataract extraction and intraocular lens(IOL)implantation, and intraoperatively, anterior vitrectomy was performed for the children.

RESULTS: Following up for 6-24 months postoperatively,the visual acuity was <0.12 in 4 cases(19.0%), 0.15-0.3 in 9 cases(42.9%), ≥0.5 in 6 cases(28.6%), eyes without cooperation in 2 cases(9.5%).

CONCLUSION: Anterior vitrectomy in the children with traumatic cataract can make a significant reduction of complications and improve visual function.