Primary Open Angle Glaucoma


Overview and Facts about Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Primary open angle glaucoma is the most common of the glaucoma conditions. As the condition progresses, your eye pressure increases; however, your cornea doesn’t swell and you remain symptom free. This often results in the condition going undetected, until permanent damage occurs.

Once the optic nerve becomes damaged, you may notice blind spots or loss of vision, especially in your peripheral or side vision.

The damage produced by primary open angle glaucoma is one of the leading preventable causes of blindness. Although treatment can prevent further loss of your vision, once the disease damages your optic nerve, it can’t be reversed.

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