Glaucoma

• All of the different forms of glaucoma occur when a drainage canal of the eye is totally or partially blocked. Pressure builds within the eye because fluids are entering the eye but no fluids are going out. If caught in the early stages all known forms of glaucoma can be cured with surgery.
• Primary open angle glaucoma is one of the types of glaucoma. It is painless and the only symptom is a gradual loss of vision. At first only the side or peripheral vision is affected so people rarely realize that they have glaucoma until it is too late.
• Acute angle-closure glaucoma usually occurs in people who have an abnormal eye shape. People may experience sudden painful glaucoma attacks that cause very blurred vision. These attacks can easily be treated with eye drops or other forms of medication.
• People who have a family history of glaucoma, are nearsighted, have diabetes, or have had previous eye surgery or eye injury have a greater chance of getting glaucoma.