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SYMPOSIUM
Year : 2011  |  Volume : 59  |  Issue : 7  |  Page : 141-147

The management of complicated glaucoma


1 Glaucoma Unit, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2000; Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2006; Save Sight Institute, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2000
2 Glaucoma Unit, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2000; Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2006; Eye Associates, Level 4, 187 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2000

Correspondence Address:
Ivan Goldberg
Floor 4, 187 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia

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Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None


DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.73686

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Complicated glaucomas present considerable diagnostic and management challenges. Response to treatment can be unpredictable or reduced compared with other glaucomas. However, target intraocular pressure and preservation of vision may be achieved with selected medical, laser and surgical treatment. The evidence for such treatment is expanding and consequently affords clinicians a better understanding of established and novel techniques. Herein we review the mechanisms involved in the development of complicated glaucoma and the current evidence supporting its management.


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