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Hydrophthalmos

Medical Definition: Congenital open-angle glaucoma that results from dysgenesis of the angle structures accompanied by increased intraocular pressure and enlargement of the eye. Treatment is both medical and surgical.
Guide Notes: a type of open-angle glaucoma; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES

Hydrophthalmos Medical Definitions and Terms

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