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Congenital glaucoma may be suspected in newborns if the intraocular pressure reading is at what value?

  1. Less than 5 mm Hg
  2. Less than 10 mm Hg
  3. Greater than 10 mm Hg
  4. Greater than 15 mm Hg
Explanation

Answer: D- Congenital glaucoma may be suspected in newborns if the IOP reading is greater than 15 mm Hg.

Primary congenital glaucoma is a vision-threatening ocular disease. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) of 15 mm Hg or greater in a newborn is suspicious for congenital glaucoma.

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