A Histological Study of a Congenital Glaucoma

ABSTRACT

A pair of eyes of a 18 year-old girl with advanced congenital glaucoma was examined by light and electron microscopy. Results were as follows 1. Trabecular meshwork and iris root showed fibrosis. 2. Schlemm's canal was absent. 3. Endothelium of the trabecular meshwork was degenerated. 4. Ciliary body was atrophied. 5. Inner layer of retina showed degeneration with the loss of nerve fiber layer and ganglion cell layer, which was replaced by Mueller cells. 6. Optic nerve showed atrophy from a loss of nerve fibers and there was proli feration of collagen tissue.