The surgical management of the congenital glaucomas

Abstract

A review of 158 cases of simple congenital glaucoma reveals that the glaucoma was controlled by goniotomy in 86%, confirming that goniotomy is an effective and safe procedure in this disease. In complicated congenital glaucoma the results of surgery vary according to the primary diagnosis. Precise diagnosis in children with congenital glaucoma is important when planning treatment and assessing prognosis.