Does glaucoma affect 2 month old babies?

how soon is it detected and is there a a need for surgery, emergency or otherwise?

Sure it does.. some babies are even affected at birth.. and in some cases it appears later on..

The incidence of childhood glaucoma is 1 in every 10,000 live births.

Of these 60% are diagnosed by teh age of 6 months and 80% within the first year of life and the rest later on..

It affects both eyes (bilateral) in 70% of cases

(reference is American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Once it is discovered it necessitates immediate treatment.. (within days preferably).. treatment is surgical in the first place.. medications are usually not a right choice for childhood glaucoma.. as for surgical options, there are many.. but this is not the right place to discuss them i guess..

Anyway.. if you have any further questions u are welcome to contact me.. Source(s): I am an ophthalmologist..