What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness.
Exfoliative Glaucoma
Glaucoma develops in some patients with a condition called exfoliation syndrome. Also known as pseudoexfoliation, it is caused by the abnormal accumulation of protein in the drainage system and other structures of the eye. Read More »
Section Highlights:
Types of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases. The most common type is hereditary.
Symptoms
There are typically no early warning signs or symptoms of open-angle glaucoma.
Tests for Glaucoma
Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision.
Risk Factors
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. However, certain groups are at higher risk than others.
Facts & Statistics
Get the facts about glaucoma, and protect your vision.
Personal Story
Ron Payne of Philadelphia has seen both his mother and his sister lose their sight to glaucoma.
