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There are two main forms of glaucoma: open-angle (the most common form affecting approximately 60 percent to 95 percent of individuals) and angle-closure. There are also several other forms of glaucoma, including normal-tension, open-angle, congenital, juvenile and secondary.

Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of the disease, is progressive and characterized by optic nerve damage. The most significant risk factor for the development and advancement of this form is high eye pressure. Initially, there are usually no symptoms, but as eye pressure gradually builds, at some point the optic nerve is impaired, and peripheral vision is lost. Without treatment, an individual can become totally blind.Angle-closure glaucoma may be acute or chronic. In acute angle-closure glaucoma the normal flow of eye fluid (aqueous humor) between the iris and the lens is suddenly blocked. Symptoms may include severe pain, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision and seeing a rainbow halo around lights. Acute closed-angle glaucoma is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately or blindness could result in one or two days. Chronic angle-closure glaucoma progresses more slowly and can damage the eye without symptoms, similar to open-angle glaucoma.

Glaucoma treatment is available in London, UK, Dublin, Ireland and other countries worldwide.

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