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Abstract #19400 Published in IGR 9-3
Collateral vessel regression in a child with primary congenital glaucoma
Roberts E; Vold SD; Rosa Jr RH; Dries DCOphthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging 2007; 38: 326-327
The presence of collateral vessels in a young child with glaucoma is rare. The authors describe a case of collateral vessel regression with intraocular pressure reduction in a child with primary congenital glaucoma. Six months following 180° goniotomies in each eye, the intraocular pressure was reduced, dilation of the retinal arteries and veins resolved, and collateral vessels in both eyes regressed. Intraocular pressure reduction may lead to the regression of collateral vessels in children with primary congenital glaucoma.
Dr. S.D. Vold, Boozman-Hof Regional Eye Clinic, 3737 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756, USA
Classification:
9.1.1 Congenital glaucoma, Buphthalmos (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.1 Developmental glaucomas)