Congenital glaucoma
MONDO:0020366A developmental glaucoma that results from the abnormal development of the aqueous drainage structure, characterized by an elevated intra-ocular pressure, enlargement of globe (buphthalmos), corneal edema and optic nerve cupping, and presenting clinically with the characteristic triad of epiphora, photophobia and blepharospasm.
Also known as: Buphthalmus, buphthalmia, buphthalmos, hydrophthalmos, primary congenital glaucoma
18 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Kids' glaucoma exams: standard anesthesia may improve accuracy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 120 children with glaucoma or suspected glaucoma who needed eye exams under anesthesia. The goal was to see if a standard anesthesia plan could produce consistent and reliable eye pressure measurements. Researchers measured how deep the anesthesia was and com…
Sponsor: Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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App aims to clear up glaucoma drop confusion
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a simple app, available in English, Spanish, and Cantonese, could help glaucoma patients better remember their multiple eye drop schedules. Twenty participants either used the app or received standard instructions. After one month, researchers compared h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Early glaucoma detection in babies could save sight, study hints
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 250 children under 4 years old with congenital glaucoma in France. Researchers wanted to see if finding the disease earlier leads to better eyesight at age 4. They measured vision and eye pressure to understand how timing of diagnosis affects long-term outcome…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC