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- Secondary childhood glaucomas involve a diverse range of conditions linked to other eye or health issues, making them different from primary types.
- Surgical treatment for these glaucomas is more complex, often requiring multiple procedures and adjustments.
- The text outlines how secondary childhood glaucomas are classified, their clinical characteristics, and management approaches, highlighting recent advancements in treatment.
Article Abstract
The secondary childhood glaucomas are a heterogenous group, often associated with other ocular or systemic abnormalities. These childhood glaucomas are distinct from primary childhood glaucomas, both in terms of their clinical features and their response to conventional treatment. Surgical management can be challenging in children with secondary glaucoma. On average, this group undergo more surgical procedures and revisions than those with primary congenital glaucoma. We provide a synopsis of secondary childhood glaucomas in terms of classification, clinical features, and management strategies, with emphasis on recent developments.
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