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Trabeculotomy for Congenital Glaucoma
What To Think About
Some children with congenital glaucoma need more than one surgery to control the high pressure in their eyes.
Surgery is more difficult and less likely to be successful for children who have severe congenital glaucoma.
Medicines may still be needed to control pressure in the eyes after surgery.
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