Open-angle glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy characterized by acquired loss of retinal ganglion cells and atrophy of the optic nerve.2 It accounts for more than 90 percent of cases of glaucoma in the United States.4 Elevated intraocular pressure is the major risk factor for open-angle glaucoma, but it is not a ...
What are the symptoms of open-angle glaucoma?
Symptoms of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Hazy or blurred vision.
- The appearance of rainbow-colored circles around bright lights.
- Severe eye and head pain.
- Nausea or vomiting (accompanying severe eye pain)
- Sudden sight loss.
Can open-angle glaucoma be cured?
Open-angle glaucoma usually happens to people over 50. You often get it in both eyes, but one eye isn't as bad as the other. There's no cure for it, and it gets worse over time. The key is to get checked and catch it early.
