Glaucoma

About- Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve (connects the eye to the brain) and can cause blindness.
 
Types of
Glaucoma and causes-
Glaucoma Open-Angle Glaucoma- In this case, the trabecular meshwork is partially blocked, and that causes pressure in the eye and damages the optic nerve.
Glaucoma Angle-Closure Glaucoma- It occurs when the iris bulges forward to narrow or block the drainage angle formed by the cornea and iris. Due to that, fluid can't circulate through the eye, and pressure increases.
Glaucoma Glaucoma in children- It may be present from birth or develop in the first few years of life. 
Glaucoma Pigmentary Glaucoma- Pigment granules from the iris build up in the drainage channels, slowing or blocking fluid exiting the eye
Glaucoma Normal-Tension Glaucoma- The exact reason is not clearly understood, the optic nerve becomes damaged even though the eye pressure is within the normal range.
 
Symptoms-
Glaucoma Blurred vision
Glaucoma Eye pain
Glaucoma Halos around lights
Glaucoma Headache
Glaucoma Nausea and vomiting
Glaucoma Patchy blind spots in the side (peripheral) or central vision
Glaucoma Red-eye
Glaucoma Tenderness around the eyes
Glaucoma Tunnel vision
 
Risk factors
Glaucoma A family history of Glaucoma
Glaucoma Blocked or restricted drainage in the eye
Glaucoma Diabetes
Glaucoma Dilating eye drops
Glaucoma Estrogen deficiency
Glaucoma Eye injury
Glaucoma Eye surgery
Glaucoma Heart disease
Glaucoma High blood pressure
Glaucoma High internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure)
Glaucoma Far-sightedness
Glaucoma Nearsightedness
Glaucoma Older age (over 60)
Glaucoma Poor or reduced blood flow to the optic nerve
Glaucoma Sickle cell anemia
Glaucoma Side effects of certain medications such as corticosteroid medications

Specialists to visit
Ophthalmologist Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist Optometrist

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.aao.org
https://www.allaboutvision.com
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.aoa.org
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.nhs.uk

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