Abstract: Childhood glaucoma patients have distorted ocular anatomy, limited co-operational ability, higher anesthesia risk, aggressive healing response, tend to receive second surgery after failure of the first one, and changes of their appearance caused by regular surgery may have impacts on their mental health. All of these make the diagnosis and management of childhood glaucoma different from that of adults. Here, we would like to introduce what should be noticed, given all these features, in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. (Ophthalmol CHN, 2014, 23: 357-360)

Key words: childhood glaucoma/diagnosis, childhood glaucoma/surgery