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ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES
OF GLAUCOMA?
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide.
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TYPES OF GLAUCOMA
PRIMARY OPEN ANGLE GLAUCOMA (POAG), This is the most common glaucoma , it is defined as a progressive neurodegenerative disease of the retinal ganglion cells with characteristic features of the optic disc, usually accompanied by corresponding visual field (VF) defects, with or without elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).
Although the exact cause isn’t fully understood, the most prevalent theories pertain to elevated INTER OCULAR PRESSURE(IOP), inherent poor blood flow to the optic nerve, or a combination of both.RISK FACTORS FOR GLAUCOMA include increasing age, elevated IOP, Black race, family history, and myopia.
ACUTE ANGLE GLAUCOMA This form of glaucoma produces sudden symptoms such as eye pain, headaches, halos around lights, dilated pupils, vision loss, red eyes, nausea and vomiting. These signs constitute a medical emergency. “Message VE MEDICAL on WhatsApp for any medical emergency. An ophthalmologist will get back to you.” The attack may last for a few hours, and then return again for another round, or it may be continuous without relief. Each attack can cause progressively more vision loss.
