Primary congenital glaucoma.
Primary congenital glaucoma is a rare but potentially devastating disorder that family physicians must recognize as early as possible in infants and young children. Symptoms, which may not be present at birth, classically include photophobia, excessive tearing and blepharospasm. The cornea may be enlarged and hazy. Increased intraocular pressure rapidly damages the optic nerve in infants. Treatment includes surgery with regular follow-up evaluation.
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University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
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Crandall
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Murdock
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D014130:Trabeculectomy