Glaucoma

Glaucoma is group of eye diseases in which fluid builds up in the forward part of the eyeball. This can lead to damage of the retina and optic nerve, affecting the vision and causing blindness if left untreated.

There are various types of glaucoma, including open angle glaucoma (or chronic glaucoma), acute angle closure glaucoma (or acute glaucoma), congenital glaucoma (present from birth) and secondary glaucoma (developing from another condition).

Glaucoma becomes more common with increasing age, affecting around 2% of people over the age of 40, and 10% over the age of 70. It is important for anyone over 40 to undergo regular eye check ups, particularly if they have a family history of glaucoma.

In this section, you'll find a guide to the different types of glaucoma, along with their causes and symptoms. There's also information on how glaucoma can be diagnosed and its methods of treatment.