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Congenital glaucoma
This type of glaucoma is due to the abnormal
development of the anterior chamber angle before birth. This causes a decrease in aqueous
outflow through the trabecular meshwork. Congenital glaucoma may be found in association
with congenital cataract extraction, inflammation, injury, or in conjunction with other
syndromes or diseases.
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Congenital glaucoma
Congenital glaucoma is a rare form of glaucoma. Both eyes are usually
involved, but to varying; boys are affected slightly more frequently than girls.
A hereditary factor is occasionally present. The genes responsible for the
development of the eye and the mutations inducing glaucoma and other genetic
defects are currently being researched, and there has already been some progress
made in their identification.
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