What is Glaucoma? - All Articles
Secondary Glaucoma
Secondary glaucoma refers to any form of glaucoma in which there is an identifiable cause of increased eye pressure, resulting in optic nerve damage and vision loss. This article provides an overview of secondary glaucomas.
Read More »Video: Learning About Glaucoma
In this video, Dr. A. Sydney Williams discusses glaucoma and walks us through a typical eye examination.
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Who knew I had Glaucoma? I didn't.
Glaucoma is not just a disease your grandmother has. It can happen to anyone. And most types of glaucoma have no symptoms.
Read More »Video: Open-Angle Glaucoma
Open-angle glaucoma occurs when the eye’s drainage system becomes clogged over time. This backed-up fluid increases pressure in the eye and can cause damage to eyesight.
Read More »Video: Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
A small percentage of people with glaucoma have a condition known as narrow-angle glaucoma. This type of glaucoma can occur slowly and progressively, or very quickly, and can only be detected through a comprehensive eye exam.
Read More »Video: Ocular Hypertension
Ocular hypertension typically refers to any situation in which the pressure inside of the eye is higher than normal. Since ocular hypertension may increase the risk of developing glaucoma, routine eye exams by an eye care professional are recommended.
Read More »Video: What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve. This 3-D animated video explains how glaucoma affects the eye.
Read More »Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
This is the most common form of glaucoma, affecting about three million Americans. It happens when the eye’s drainage canals become clogged over time.
Read More »Angle-Closure Glaucoma
This type of glaucoma is also known as acute glaucoma or narrow angle glaucoma. It is much more rare and is very different from open-angle glaucoma in that the eye pressure usually rises very quickly.
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