Hydrophthalmos
| Definition: |
Congenital open-angle glaucoma that results from dysgenesis of the angle structures accompanied by increased intraocular pressure and enlargement of the eye. Treatment is both medical and surgical. |
| Notes: |
a type of open-angle glaucoma; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES |
Hydrophthalmos Definitions and Terms
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