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Congenital Glaucoma

child's eyesThis type of glaucoma is due to the abnormal development of the anterior chamber angle before birth which causes a decrease in aqueous outflow through the trabecular meshwork. Congenital glaucoma may be found in association with congenital cataract extraction, inflammation, injury, or in conjunction with other syndromes or diseases. The child's parent is usually the first to notice a problem. When the intraocular pressure (IOP) is elevated, the cornea may become cloudy or hazy due to corneal edema, the eye may be distended, and the child will be extremely photophobic (sensitive to light). Usually a number of surgeries is required to treat congenital glaucoma.

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