What are likely treatments for a toddler with glaucoma?
Children are some of the most difficult patients to treat not only because of social issues (i.e., a baby cannot communicate), but also because of the risk of developing amblyopia, and because of other associated issues such as the frequent requirement for general anesthesia for evaluation and treatment. For little kids, goniotomy and trabeculotomy are often the first surgical treatment modalities. However, glaucoma drainage implants, such as the Ahmed and Baerveldt, are increasingly used in treating kids as ophthalmologists gain more experience with these devices. Dr.
