Primary congenital glaucoma: An updated review

Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a rare disease affecting children early in life. PCG was considered untreatable with inevitable blindness. However, recent advances in biochemical and genetic studies, the introduction of new diagnostic tools, intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering medications and i...

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Published in:Saudi journal of ophthalmology 2019-10, Vol.33 (4), p.382-388
Main Authors: Badawi, Abdulrahman H., Al-Muhaylib, Ahmed A., Al Owaifeer, Adi Mohammed, Al-Essa, Rakan S., Al-Shahwan, Sami A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congenital
Cornea
Genetics
Glaucoma
Goniotomy
Review
Trabeculectomy
Trabeculotomy
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Summary:Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a rare disease affecting children early in life. PCG was considered untreatable with inevitable blindness. However, recent advances in biochemical and genetic studies, the introduction of new diagnostic tools, intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering medications and improvement of surgical techniques have led to a better understanding of this devastating disease and preserving the vision of affected children. This paper presents an updated and broad overview of PCG in terms of the epidemiology and genetic aspects, particularly in Saudi Arabia, the clinical presentation and diagnostic approach to PCG with major emphasis on the treatment options.
ISSN:1319-4534
2542-6680
DOI:10.1016/j.sjopt.2019.10.002