Primary Congenital Glaucoma (cont.)
Medical Author:
Robert C Urban, Jr, MD
Coauthor:
Lauri Graham
Medical Editor:
Richard W Allinson, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Robert H Graham, MD
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PreventionPrimary congenital glaucoma cannot be prevented, but, if suspected, immediate treatment from an ophthalmologist can protect the child’s visual future and prevent vision loss. |
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Glaucoma, Primary Congenital »
By definition, primary congenital glaucoma is present at birth; however, its manifestations may not be recognized until infancy or early childhood.
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