Question
My child was born with congenital glaucoma. What should I do? Is there a possibility of genetic transmission across generations in this disease?
Answer
Infants with congenital glaucoma are usually unable to express symptoms on their own, so if the condition is not discovered in time by parents, it may lead to delayed diagnosis. If diagnosed early and treated with surgery, the majority of patients’ conditions can be controlled, thereby preventing further damage to vision. Therefore, if parents notice symptoms such as photophobia, tearing, eyelid twitching, or large corneas in their baby without a clear cause, they should suspect congenital glaucoma and promptly take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination. Patients still need long-term and periodic medical follow-up after surgery. Even after controlling intraocular pressure, amblyopia in the affected eye often occurs, and timely treatment for amblyopia should be provided at this time.