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A condition of increased pressure in the eyes that leads to loss of vision.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Eye disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

Angle-closure glaucoma
Condition

Symptoms

Nausea
Vomiting
Pain
Headache
Red (bloodshot) eyes, one eye only
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Glaucoma
Acetazolamide
4
4 reviews
Methazolamide
4
1 review
Diamox
Phospholine iodide
Echothiophate iodide
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Medical devices

Ocular tonometer
Schiotz tonometer
Tonopen

Risk factors

Personal

Family history

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