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Are There Different Types Of Glaucoma?

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Are There Different Types Of Glaucoma?

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Yes, there are several types of Glaucoma. Simple or chronic open-angle glaucoma: This accounts for the majority — about 90 percent — of cases. It progresses slowly and often goes unnoticed for many months or years, causing a gradual deterioration of vision. This type of glaucoma typically responds well to treatment. Therapy is usually continued for life so that the pressure is kept under control, helping to prevent loss of vision. In a few cases, surgery is required to allow the fluid to pass more freely from the eye. Acute or angle-closure glaucoma: This is a sudden, drastic increase of pressure in the eye. If not treated immediately, it can permanently damage vision in a very short time. Usually medication is given to reduce the pressure, then surgery is performed to correct the problem. Unlike chronic open-angle glaucoma, acute glaucoma often has very marked symptoms, such as severe pain in the eye, blurred vision, the appearance of halos around lights, and vomiting.

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