Glaucoma usually occurs on the same side as the haemangioma, and if left untreated may result in optic nerve damage and progressive visual loss.
Glaucoma is excessive pressure in the eye, to above the normal level.
It is caused by a build up of watery fluid called aqueous humour.
If the eye pressure rises early in infancy the eye may become enlarged when compared with the unaffected one ( because it is still made of soft tissue).
This is known as Buphthalmos.
In young children a preliminary diagnosis can be made relatively easily.
The management of Glaucoma with Sturge - Weber syndrome can be difficult.
Medical treatment usually refers to controlling the pressure within the eye.
This can be done by topical eye drop therapy, or if this fails or is not recommended surgery may be needed.