Abstract

A male child aged 16 years old diagnosed with bilateral juvenile open angle glaucoma (JOAG) underwent trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (MMC) in both eyes. For 5 years follow-up, no complications were recorded, and the intraocular pressure (IOP) was well controlled. Family screening was done and revealed JOAG in his brother, 13 years old, and his sister, 9 years old. Both underwent trabeculectomy with MMC. Ologen implant was intraoperatively added in the younger sister. Examination of the parents revealed that their mother, 45 years old, had mild primary open angle glaucoma and medical treatment was prescribed for her with good IOP control, stable perimetry and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness for 4 years follow-up.

Keywords: Juvenile Open Angle Glaucoma; Mitomycin C; Ologen; Trabeculectomy

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Citation

Citation: Wesam Shamseldin Shalaby., et al. “Juvenile Open Angle Glaucoma: A Report of Three Sons in One Family".Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 4.5 (2021):12-14.

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