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Congenital Glaucoma: What Is It?
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| A person has congenital glaucoma at birth by definition, and it is usually diagnosed at that time or within the first year of life. It is caused when the eye’s drainage channels don’t develop properly, and the fluid inside the eye cannot drain. When fluid is constantly produced but unable to be drained, intraocular pressure—high pressure behind the eye—builds up. (more...) | |
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How to Recognize an Eye Disorder Early: Glaucoma Symptoms
Worried that you may be suffering from glaucoma eye disease? Here’s a basic rundown of glaucoma symptoms to keep an eye out for—if you notice any of these warning signs, please discuss them with your ophthalmologist or optometrist immediately. Also, if you’re over 70, have diabetes, or have a family history of open-angle glaucoma, your doctor may want you tested as a precaution.
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Narrow Angle Glaucoma vs. Open Angle Glaucoma: Which is Worse?
Knowledge of glaucoma has been around since the time of Hippocrates. Glaucoma eye disease is primarily caused when high pressure inside the eye, called intraocular pressure (IOP), damages the optic nerve. This damage can generally be stopped, but not reversed, by lowering the pressure. Two types of glaucoma are open angle and closed angle glaucoma.
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