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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Support Groups and CounselingParents and caregivers must understand that elevated IOP can recur at any age in a child with primary congenital glaucoma. For this reason, regular eye examinations with an ophthalmologist are very important. Support groups and counseling might also be available through various organizations specializing in eye care. See For More Information and Web Links. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Primary Congenital Glaucoma
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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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