Patient's question:
My sister and her husband got married two years ago. Now their child is already two years old. However, their child was born with some congenital glaucoma, and despite trying various methods, it hasn't improved. How should congenital glaucoma in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Congenital glaucoma, also known as water eye and developmental glaucoma, is more common in male patients. It is caused by abnormal growth and development of the anterior angle during the embryonic period. To treat this condition, surgery is necessary to implement the treatment, typically by controlling intraocular pressure through surgery. Surgical options include anterior chamber angle recession, trabeculotomy, or trabeculectomy. Additionally, anti-glaucoma medications are used in conjunction, but medication is only used for short-term bridging treatment.