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IU Optometry Clinics & Patient Care: Patient Education Angle on Glaucoma: Types |
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Sturge-Weber Syndrome Glaucoma Sturge-Weber Syndrome is a somewhat common condition that is characteristically identified by port-wine stain located on the face. These port wine stains are large reddish-purple angiomas caused by an abnormal distribution of blood vessels. They can occur at birth or during infancy, but most commonly develop between the ages of 9 and 16 years. Sturge-Weber Syndrome is a common cause of blindness during childhood. The angioma can affect two branches of the trigeminal nerve which innervate the eyelids, and the vascular abnormalities can then affect the sclera, eyelids, iris, choroid, and the conjunctiva of the eye. If the port wine stain is located on the upper eyelid and forehead, it is most likely that glaucoma will occur. There is usually an increase in intraocular pressures due to the abnormal vasculature of the sclera and damage to the trabecular meshwork. Glaucoma can develop at any age and can be unilateral (usually the same side as the port wine stain) or in some cases bilateral. Early diagnosis and treatment is key to preventing severe vision loss in these patients. What Is Glaucoma? | Types of Glaucoma | Diagnosing Glaucoma | Treatments | Research & Links | Glaucoma Home 
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