Synonym: trabeculodysgenesis
There are various forms of congenital glaucoma. Some arise in the context of other abnormalities (eg, Reiger's syndrome, Sturge-Weber syndrome and neurofibromatosis). Childhood glaucoma can develop secondary to ocular problems such as tumours, trauma (accidental or surgical), inflammation or infection.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/paediatrics/congenital-primary-glaucoma