Congenital Glaucoma: Early Detection, Lifelong Protection

Congenital Glaucoma is an unusual but significant eye disorder at birth or early childhood. It is caused by faulty development of the drainage system of the Eye, and it causes raised intraocular pressure (IOP) that may harm the optic nerve.

At Dada Laser Eye Institute, we offer expert diagnosis and surgical care for Congenital Glaucoma to preserve your child’s vision for a lifetime.

Signs & Symptoms

• Prominent, foggy eyes (buphthalmos)
• Excessive tearfulness
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
• Recurrent eye rubbing
• Impaired vision or object tracking

Diagnosis

DLEI provides child-friendly and precise diagnostic method consisting of:

• Tonometry to assess IOP
• Gonioscopy to investigate drainage angles
• Ultrasound or OCT for optic nerve evaluation

Treatment Options

Though medication is employed in the short term, Surgery is the treatment of choice:

• Goniotomy and trabeculotomy for mild or moderate cases
• Trabeculectomy or glaucoma drainage devices in complex or advanced cases

Post-Surgery Care

Ongoing follow-ups, pressure readings, and visual development checks are crucial for the best results.

Our Pediatric Ophthalmologists at DLEI use expertise, sensitivity, and advanced technology to offer gentle and successful Glaucoma treatment for Kids. Early diagnosis and urgent Surgery can prevent vision loss forever and aid in the proper development of a child’s vision.

We involve families in our care to provide lifelong eye health and vision preservation for children who are born with or develop glaucoma during infancy.