Open-angle Glaucoma(Chronic Glaucoma; Glaucoma)
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionGlaucoma describes a group of eye diseases that harm the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form.
CausesFluid is made inside the eye. Glaucoma is caused by fluid that drains too slowly. This can increase pressure in the eye and harm the optic nerve. Risk FactorsIt is more common in older adults. It is also more common in people of African and Hispanic descent. Other factors that may increase your risk are:
SymptomsThere may not be symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms happen, there may be:
DiagnosisYou will be asked about your symptoms and health history. An eye exam will be done. These tests will be part of it:
TreatmentThe goal of treatment is to lower pressure in the eye and monitor for any changes over time. Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Choices are:
PreventionOpen-angle glaucoma cannot be prevented. RESOURCES:The Glaucoma Foundation http://www.glaucomafoundation.org Glaucoma Research Foundation http://www.glaucoma.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:The Canadian Ophthalmological Society http://www.cos-sco.ca Glaucoma Research Society of Canada http://www.glaucomaresearch.ca ReferencesFacts about glaucoma. National Eye Institute website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated September 2015. Accessed July 29, 2019.
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PLoS One. 2017 Oct 25;12(10):e0186634. Last reviewed June 2019 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD Last Updated: 10/23/2019 |
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