Developmental anomalies and syndromes (Aniridia, A-R, Peters, Sturge-Weber, and others)

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of childhood glaucoma and should be able to

  • Define primary congenital and developmental glaucoma
     
  • Discuss the
    • Epidemiology
    • Pathophysiology
    • Clinical Features
    • Differential Diagnosis
    • Long term prognosis and follow-up
  • List and describe the developmental glaucomas associated with associated ocular or systemic anomalies including
    • Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome
    • Peters Anomaly
    • Aniridia
    • Sturge Weber syndrome
    • Neurofibromatosis

Assignment: Please read Chapter 6 Childhood Glaucoma in the Glaucoma book from the BCSC Series