Primary Infantile Glaucoma

Primary congenital/infantile glaucoma is due to anterior-chamber angle dysgenesis, presenting in infants with the classic triad of photophobia, epiphora, and blepharospasm, plus enlarged corneal diameter (buphthalmos) and Haab striae. It requires surgical treatment (goniotomy/trabeculotomy); medical therapy is only preoperative. Early treatment preserves vision.

Common Symptoms

Photophobia/epiphora/blepharospasm; enlarged eye (buphthalmos); cloudy cornea/Haab striae

Causes and Pathogenesis

Congenital angle dysgenesis obstructs outflow in an infantile eye, which enlarges (buphthalmos).

Treatment

Surgery (goniotomy/trabeculotomy); medical therapy only preop; early treatment preserves vision

Preventive Measures

Early diagnosis; surgical treatment.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.