Open angle glaucoma and congenital glaucoma are just two of the many forms of this disease. This part of the eMedTV site provides an overview of the different types of glaucoma, with particular emphasis on open angle and angle closure glaucoma.
Open angle glaucoma (the most common type) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. This eMedTV Web page describes this condition in detail, with information on possible symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.
Although acute glaucoma occurs in less than 10 percent of glaucoma cases, it can cause rapid loss of vision. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this serious condition and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
