 | It has been suggested that Primary juvenile glaucoma be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since October 2024. |
Primary congenital glaucoma is a rare eye condition that is present at birth or develops early in childhood. It occurs due to improper drainage of the eye's fluids, which leads to increased pressure inside the eye, known as intraocular pressure. This elevated pressure can damage the optic nerve which will result permanent vision loss.[1][2]
| Primary congenital gluccoma | |
|---|---|
| Other names | "trabeculodysgenesis", "goniodysgenesis". "childhood glaucoma" |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Symptoms | Buphthalmos. Photophobia, Epiphora |
| Causes | Developmental anomalies in the eye's drainage system |
- ^ "The Unique and Delicate Practice of Treating Children With Primary Congenital Glaucoma". American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2024-09-01. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Oxford Academic - Human Molecular Genetics. "Primary congenital and developmental glaucomas."