Main content Goniotomy for Congenital Glaucoma

    Goniotomy for Congenital Glaucoma



    How Well It Works

    Goniotomy is successful for more than 80 out of 100 children whose glaucoma was not present at birth.Reference 1 If pressure in the eye increases, the procedure may need to be repeated.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: February 28, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
    Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
    Reference Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
    Reference Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology


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