The topic Acquired Glaucoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Glaucoma.

Quick Summary:

• Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders in which the optic nerves connecting the eyes and brain are progressively damaged, leading to reduced peripheral vision and potential blindness
• This condition is usually caused by increased pressure within the eyes, known as intraocular pressure (IOP), which is dependent upon a balance between the fluid that is entering and leaving the eyes
• Individuals with Glaucoma have clear vision in the central area; but, the side or peripheral vision is lost. The complications of untreated Glaucoma include blind spots in the peripheral vision, tunnel vision, and total blindness
• The treatment of Glaucoma depends on the type of Glaucoma and response to treatment. In general, individuals with Glaucoma who responds to treatment have a better prognosis than those who do not respond

There are various types of Glaucoma:

• Primary Open Angle Glaucoma: This is the most common type of Glaucoma, which is usually adult-onset, affecting both the eyes (Bilateral Glaucoma). It is estimated that 1% of individuals over 40 years have Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
  • Adults: Progressive optic neuropathy that occurs with IOPs greater than 21 mm Hg
  • Congenital: Port-wine stain
• Secondary Open Angle Glaucoma:
  • Psuedoexfoliation Syndrome
  • Pigmentary Dispersion Syndrome
• Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma:
  • Pupillary Block
  • Plateau Iris Syndrome
• Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma:
  • Neovascular Glaucoma
  • Uveitic Glaucoma
• Inflammatory Glaucoma:
  • Glaucomatocyclitic Crisis
  • Fuch’s Heterochromic Iridocyclitis
• Traumatic Glaucoma (Angle Recession Glaucoma)
• Normal Tension Glaucoma
• Steroid-Induced Glaucoma

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