Why does fluid pressure in the eye cause Glaucoma?
The increased fluid pressure or intra ocular pressure destroys the optic nerves in the eye, which leads to vision loss. Are there different kinds of Glaucoma? There are two main types of Glaucoma: Open Angle Glaucoma is also known as wide-angle glaucoma or chronic open angle glaucoma. This is the most common type of glaucoma mainly affects adults over age 35. The structures of the eye appear normal, but fluid in the eye does not flow properly through the drain of the eye, by the time open angle glaucoma is detected, it has already begun the damage. Angle Closure Glaucoma is also known as narrow angle closure glaucoma. It is less common than open angle glaucoma. In angle closure glaucoma, the drainage angle of the eye narrows and becomes completely blocked that builds up pressure rapidly. Symptoms include severe pain and nausea, redness of the eye and blurred vision. Who are likely to get Glaucoma? Although anyone, children to older adults can get glaucoma, some people are at high risk
