■ Cataract formation is a frequent complication in childhood uveitis.
■ Management of cataract in childhood uveitis is particularly difficult.
■ Patient selection is important for successful surgery.
■ Steroid-sparing immunosuppression may decrease the incidence of cataract.
■ Preoperative evaluation is required in order to specify the course and etiology of uveitis.
■ Complete quiescence of inflammation must be obtained before surgery.
■ Surgical trauma should be minimized.
■ IOL implantation may be proposed in selected patients with well-controlled JIA-associated uveitis.
■ Postoperatively, the anti-inflammatory medication must be increased and continued for 8–12 weeks.