What can you tell me about childhood glaucoma?

tailor888 · Newbie Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 2

I think that my 7 years old son has glaucoma. I’m not sure. We didn’t go to doctor yet but I think that we really need to. His eyes are tearing very much and I noticed that he started to be very sensitive to lights. What can you tell me about childhood glaucoma?

ediva1555 · Newbie Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 4

You are maybe right. These are the most common symptoms of glaucoma. But you should know that glaucoma is very rare in children. But if he really has it, you need to react quickly. It is very important for treatment of childhood glaucoma to start as early as possible. It can successfully treat with medications.

What can you tell me about childhood glaucoma?

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