Types of Glaucoma

Question 1

Types of Glaucoma

Answer 1

1. Open Angle Glaucoma
2. Closure Glaucoma (acute or narrow angle)
3. Pigmentary
4. Secondary Glaucoma
5. Congenital Glaucoma

Question 2

Types of Glaucoma

Most common type and comprises about 90% of all cases of glaucoma

Answer 2

Open Angle Glaucoma

Question 3

Types of Glaucoma

No symptoms for this type of glaucoma

Chamber is open and appears normal

Answer 3

Open Angle Glaucoma

Question 4

Types of Glaucoma

The angle of the canal is blocked by a part of the iris

Answer 4

Close Angle (acute or narrow)

Question 5

Types of Glaucoma

This kind of only be treated with laser surgery to take it away almost completely but it is not all the way gone

Answer 5

Close Angle (acute or narrow)

Question 6

Types of Glaucoma

Occurs when pigment from the iris flakes off and blocks the drainage canal

Answer 6

Pigmentary

Question 7

Types of Glaucoma

Can develop only from specific things like tumor, diabetes, and medical condition most likely having something to do with your eye

Answer 7

Secondary Glaucoma

Question 8

Types of Glaucoma

Symptoms which include:
- Cloudy eyes
- Excessive tearing
- Sensitivity to light

Answer 8

Congenital Glaucoma