Glaucoma horror story of the week 13 yo girl presenting with IOP = 50 and advanced damage; how can this happen?

Glaucoma horror story of the week 13 yo girl presenting with IOP = 50 and advanced damage; how can this happen?
Dr Robert Schertzer

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We usually don't expect to find advanced glaucomatous damage in a 13 y.o. Don't let this happen to you or your patients.

Created on 05 Jan 2010 from www.wholelottarob.com

 

This is the horror story glaucoma case of the week. It leaves us to wonder how long this has been going on? Could this have been prevented? What are the best treatment options? What is the prognosis?

 

 

Date:Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:32:16 -0800

 

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