The outcome for congenital glaucoma varies depending on the age when symptoms begin. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if risk factors for glaucoma are present and routine glaucoma screening has not been performed. In most cases, there is no prevention for the development of glaucoma. If detected early, further vision loss and blindness may be prevented with treatment. Careful use of dilating eye drops and systemic anticholinergic medications may prevent acute attacks in high risk individuals.
More frequent examination is indicated when a family history of glaucoma is present.
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