Glaucoma can occur in children, although it is rare. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve.

Goniotomy was found to be a safe conjunctival-sparing approach that effectively reduced intraocular pressure over the long term in children with glaucoma secondary to uveitis.

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Healthy individuals with an induced transient increase in IOP experienced temporary axial elongation and subfoveal choroidal ...

safely and effectively managed uveitic glaucoma in children and adults, according to an analysis of midterm results published in Eye. The Paul Glaucoma Implant (Advanced Ophthalmic Innovations ...

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Glaucoma tends to run in families so you must gather as much knowledge as you can about your family's eye health history. If you are at increased risk, you may need more frequent screening.

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An eye doctor's main goal in the treatment of glaucoma is to lower eye pressure to a safe level in order to halt damage caused by the high-pressure levels. Treatment typically includes prescribing ...

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Limitations included the retrospective nature, exclusion of untreated glaucoma cases, and inability to compare OCT with VF testing. PXG's rapid thinning rates suggest more severe adverse effects ...