Primary congenital glaucoma

Primary congenital glaucoma
Other names"trabeculodysgenesis", "goniodysgenesis". "childhood glaucoma"
A child with right eye buphthalmos, developed due to congenital glaucoma.
SpecialtyOphthalmology
SymptomsBuphthalmos. Photophobia, Epiphora
CausesDevelopmental anomalies in the eye's drainage system
TreatmentGoniotomy, trabeculotomy

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 in permanent vision loss. It is also known as pediatric glaucoma or childhood glaucoma, and was previously known as trabeculodysgenesis or goniodysgenesis.

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