Glaucoma is more common in the elderly but can develop at any age. Congenital glaucoma happens at birth while infantile glaucoma occurs in the first three years of life. Another form of glaucoma called juvenile glaucoma can happen to children up to ten years of age.
While more common in adults, glaucoma - a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness - can also affect infants and children, experts said on Friday.Although very rare in children, it can effectively damage nerves in the back .
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) While more common in adults, glaucoma - a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness - can also affect infants
While more common in adults, glaucoma - a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness - can also affect infants and children, experts said.