Does this child have glaucoma? Applying newer technologies to the diagnosis and management of pediatric glaucoma

Abstract

Does this child have glaucoma? Applying newer technologies to the diagnosis and management of pediatric glaucoma. Synopsis: Pediatric glaucoma sometimes presents with clear objective signs that make its diagnosis (though not necessarily its successful treatment!) rather straightforward. Yet at other times, abnormalities of the optic nerve or other features of the child's case raise suspicion of the glaucoma diagnosis but doubt remains. This workshop is intended to review cases of known and suspected glaucoma, with emphasis on newer technologies and thorough discussion of what the ‘experts’ really use to make (or exclude) the diagnosis of pediatric glaucoma. Technologies to be discussed include: central corneal thickness and other features affecting pressure evaluation (including new devices for measuring intraocular pressure), optic nerve head (and macular?) imaging (optical coherence tomography, etc.), visual field evaluation, and modern strategies for medical management of the high-risk or confirmed glaucoma case. A case-based format will be utilized, and attendee questions and comments will be encouraged.