Management of childhood glaucoma.
OBJECTIVE
Management of childhood glaucomas is a challenging responsibility. This review will highlight new information to assist with preparation for the care of patients with these disorders.


RESULTS
During the past year, work was reported revealing new causes of childhood glaucoma and incredible new insight into the responsible genetic defects. This report also reviews continued efforts to determine the indications and outcomes of goniosurgery, trabeculectomy procedures, and tube shunts for children.


CONCLUSIONS
Continued progress in understanding the genetics of childhood glaucoma and the selection of effective surgical procedures highlight progress reported in the last year and should assist with decision making for children with childhood glaucoma.
Ho
Ching Lin
CL
Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Republic of Singapore.
Walton
David S
DS
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000145:classification / Q000151:congenital / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant