When is primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) usually spotted?
ANSWER
Doctors usually spot it between the ages of 3-6 months, but there may not be signs at first. It can be diagnosed as late as age 3.
If the disease is found early, 80% to 90% of children respond well to treatment. They won’t have vision problems in the future.
From: What Is Primary Congenital Glaucoma? WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Alan Kozarsky on May 11, 2018
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American Academy of Ophthalmology, EyeSmart: "What Is Glaucoma?"
MedlinePlus: "Glaucoma."
Genetics Home Reference: "Early-Onset Glaucoma."
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EyeRounds.org: "Primary Congenital Glaucoma (Infantile Glaucoma): 3-Year-Old Female Referred for Evaluation of Increased Eye Size, OS."
SOURCES:
American Academy of Ophthalmology, EyeSmart: "What Is Glaucoma?"
MedlinePlus: "Glaucoma."
Genetics Home Reference: "Early-Onset Glaucoma."
DJO ( ): "Congenital Glaucoma (Childhood)." Digital Journal of Ophthalmology
KidsHealth: "Your Child's Vision."
Glaucoma Research Foundation: "Glaucoma Can Strike at All Ages, Even Newborn Babies" and "Childhood Glaucoma."
EyeRounds.org: "Primary Congenital Glaucoma (Infantile Glaucoma): 3-Year-Old Female Referred for Evaluation of Increased Eye Size, OS."
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