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Glaucoma in Sturge-Weber syndrome.

A H Awad1, P B Mullaney, S Al-Mesfer

  • 1Pediatric Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|March 11, 1999
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Glaucoma in Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is common and often requires surgery. While medical treatment is the initial choice, surgical interventions can lead to vision loss due to complications.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Glaucoma associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) presents challenges in intraocular pressure management.
  • Medical treatments frequently fail, necessitating surgical intervention with potential for severe complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of glaucoma management in patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome.
  • To identify the success rates of medical and surgical treatments for SWS-associated glaucoma.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 18 consecutive patients with SWS at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital.
  • Defined glaucoma control by intraocular pressure < 20 mm Hg and stable optic nerve and corneal parameters.

Main Results:

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  • Glaucoma affected 15 of 18 SWS patients (22 eyes) with a mean follow-up of 62 months.
  • Medical treatment succeeded in 7 eyes; 15 eyes required surgery, with 8 needing further procedures.
  • Postoperative complications included choroidal effusion, hemorrhage, and hypotony, leading to vision loss in 3 eyes.

Conclusions:

  • Glaucoma is a frequent complication of SWS, with medical management as the preferred initial treatment.
  • Surgical interventions for SWS glaucoma carry risks of significant postoperative complications and vision loss.