Congenital-Glaucoma

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• CONGENITAL GLAUCOMA                                                           

| Definition:Elevation of intraocular pressure resulting from abnormal development of the angle of the anterior chamber

Synonym – Buphthalmos
The soft ocular tissues of infancy respond to an elevated pressure by expanding. This results in an enlarged eye.

Aetiology
Anomalous development of the angle of the anterior chamber. It may be associated with other abnormalities of the eye e.g. ANIRIDIA; Sturge Weber Syndrome- portwine stain

Symptoms: - photophobia

Signs: - enlarged corneal diameter

Complications
- reduced vision occurs due to corneal changes or to optic atrophy
- Delay in recognition results in permanent corneal changes and loss of vision.

Management: - Surgical                                                                               return to index