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Abstract #11473 Published in IGR 6-3

Management of childhood glaucoma

Ho CL; Walton DS
Current Opinions in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 460-464


PURPOSE OF REVIEW: 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. RECENT FINDINGS: 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. SUMMARY: 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.

Dr. C.L. Ho, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Republic of Singapore


Classification:

9.1 Developmental glaucomas (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas)



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