Question
My child has been born not long ago, and their eyes always tear and they are always crying. How should we handle secondary glaucoma caused by eye injuries?
Answer
In cases where a child develops secondary glaucoma due to eye injuries soon after birth, symptoms such as eye pain, vision decline, nausea, and vomiting may occur. Glaucoma can develop within 1 hour to 30 years after the injury and may last for a longer duration. Currently, symptomatic treatment is required, which may include the use of eye pressure-lowering medications or consideration of surgical treatment. It is recommended to bring the child to an ophthalmologist for refraction examination and intraocular pressure measurement as soon as possible for diagnosis.