Living with Glaucoma 3, primary infantile, B
A rare eye disease starting in infancy with high eye pressure, an enlarged eyeball, and cloudy corneas.
Understanding Glaucoma 3, primary infantile, B
It is marked by high pressure in the eye and enlargement of the whole eyeball. Babies may have cloudy, swollen corneas and ongoing damage to the optic nerve. It is usually diagnosed in the first year of life.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from baby to baby. GARD describes these:
- Strong sensitivity to light
- Frequent squeezing or blinking of the eyelids
- Lots of tearing
- Cloudy, swollen corneas
- Enlarged eyeball
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Prevent Blindness America
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
It is inherited in an autosomal recessive way, meaning a child inherits a changed copy of the gene from each parent. GARD does not name the gene.
Also known as: glaucoma primary congenita type 3b; glaucoma, primary congenital, type b; glc3 type b; glc3b; primary congenital glaucoma type 3b
Patient organizations
- Prevent Blindness AmericaGlaucoma 3, primary infantile, B · United States
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