“contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure”
- Types:
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acute glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, closed-angle glaucoma
glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor
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normal tension glaucoma
glaucoma that results from damage to the optic nerve although the intraocular pressure is normal
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chronic glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma
glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision
- Type of:
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eye disease
any disease of the eye
