Congenital / Developmental Glaucoma

CONGENITAL / DEVELOPMENTAL GLAUCOMA Q. 1 Babloo a 5 yrs old child presents with large cornea, lacrimation and photophobia; Diagnosis is:  A Megalocornea  B Congenital glaucoma  C Congenital cataract  D Anterior uveitis Q. 1 Babloo a 5 yrs old child presents with large cornea, lacrimation and photophobia; Diagnosis is:  A Megalocornea  B Congenital glaucoma  C […]

CONGENITAL / DEVELOPMENTAL GLAUCOMA CONGENITAL/DEVELOPMENTAL GLAUCOMA (BUPHTHALMOS) Due to failure or abnormal developmental of the trabecular meshwork. The iris may not be completely spared from cornea so that the angle remains closed by persistent embryonic tissue. If glaucoma is present at birth or within 3-4 years after birth it is called congenital or infantile glaucoma