Childhood Glaucoma Needs Early Intervention

A doctor examines a child's eyesSadly, millions of children worldwide face vision loss and blindness; in a large number of cases, babies are born without the gift of sight. While glaucoma is most commonly associated with adults, children are impacted by the condition as well. In such cases, treatment is vital because permanent vision loss can result from amblyopia and corneal scarring.

Early diagnosis is vital owing to the fact that children can lose vision quickly from glaucoma. However, if treatment is successfully performed early enough, vision loss can be averted.


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