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Closed Angle Glaucoma Learning Center
Causes could include:
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Eye Injuries
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Eye Infections
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Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the United States. There are four major types of glaucoma:
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Sometimes glaucoma can be diagnosed with a routine eye exam by an opthamologist, who can make a definitive diagnosis of glaucoma. IOP, defects in the field of vision, and the appearance of the optic nerve, are all considered in the diagnosis of gl...
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As stated above, there are different forms of glaucoma that either occur alone or as the result of a genetic syndrome. In some cases, specific genetic abnormalities have been identified, while in other forms, the cause is unknown. The known types ...
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