Childhood Glaucoma

Childhood glaucoma stands as a prominent cause of of blindnessBlindness among children, contributing to more than 18% of irreversible visual impairment in infants globally. This condition holds a heightened level of significance compared to adult glaucoma due to its potential to inflict severe damage on the developing visual systems, leading to impactful changes such as corneal enlargement, amblyopia, and myopia. Despite being acknowledged as a rare ailment, the aftermath of childhood glaucomaChildhood glaucoma raises considerable societal concerns on a global scale, affecting both the quality of life for patients and imposing substantial costs on healthcare systems. Given the profound implications for public health and affected individuals, an up-to-date and comprehensive exploration of childhood glaucoma becomes imperative within the scientific community. Within this framework, this chapter aims to present a detailed overview of the current understanding of clinics, diagnosticsDiagnostics, geneticsGenetics, and pathophysiologyPhysiology associated with childhood glaucomaChildhood glaucoma. Furthermore, we provide a concise summary of the prevailing conservative and surgical treatment options essential for managing this incapacitating disorder.