Question
How is congenital glaucoma treated? What is the treatment situation and outcome for my child?
Answer
Hello. It is believed that congenital glaucoma is primarily treated through surgery, as it often does not respond well to pupil-constricting medications, and simple medication treatment is limited in effectiveness. Common surgical methods include trabeculectomy and goniotomy. In addition, glaucoma that develops before the age of 30 and does not lead to eye enlargement is known as juvenile glaucoma, which is typically more severe. The diagnostic process is similar to that of chronic simple glaucoma.