{"id":1676,"date":"2023-11-03T20:51:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T20:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myeyeguide.com\/?page_id=1676"},"modified":"2023-11-03T20:55:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T20:55:33","slug":"glaucoma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myeyeguide.com\/index.php\/red-eye-conditions\/glaucoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Glaucoma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is Glaucoma?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss or even blindness. It’s often associated with elevated intraocular pressure, but it can also occur with normal or low pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Glaucoma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Open-Angle Glaucoma:<\/strong> This is the most common type, characterized by a gradual increase in eye pressure, which leads to optic nerve damage.<\/li>
  2. Angle-Closure Glaucoma:<\/strong> This type is caused by a sudden blockage of the drainage canals in the eye, leading to a rapid increase in intraocular pressure.<\/li>
  3. Normal-Tension Glaucoma:<\/strong> In this type, optic nerve damage occurs even with normal eye pressure.<\/li>
  4. Secondary Glaucoma:<\/strong> Secondary glaucoma is the result of another eye condition, injury, or medication.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    OCT retinal image showing the Optic nerve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it typically progresses without any symptoms until it’s in the advanced stages. However, some common signs may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n