Current opinion in ophthalmology
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This article reviews the potentially adverse neurodevelopmental effects of early exposure to general anesthesia and examines a changing paradigm in the management of pediatric glaucoma. ⋯ As the potential long-term adverse neurodevelopmental effects of general anesthesia become better understood, pediatric glaucoma specialists should be cognizant of the relative lifelong risks and benefits of repeat examinations under anesthesia in young patients.