The article examines online diagnoses as an ambivalent phenomenon situated between destigmatization, glamourization, and commercialization. Social media contributes to increase the visibility of mental health conditions, facilitate the dissemination of information and enable exchange, thereby lowering barriers and encouraging individuals to seek support. At the same time, diagnoses on digital platforms are often simplified, aestheticized, and commercially exploited. Complex disorders are presented as easily consumable content and identity-forming labels, which can foster misinterpretations and self-diagnoses. Against this background, the article develops a differentiated understanding of online diagnoses that focusses on their risks without dismissing their emancipatory potential.
Childhood glaucoma is a rare eye condition that can lead to visual impairment or blindness early in a child's life if not detected and treated in a timely manner. This overview aims to highlight the terminology used, the embryology of the eye and the aqueous humor drainage system, the individual conditions and their characteristics, differential diagnoses, and treatment options. Furthermore, healthy, normally developed eyes are compared with the complaints, signs, and symptoms observed in the eyes of pediatric patients. If any differences are found, the child should be referred to a center with appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic expertise. It is imperative to prevent potential blindness.
