Glaucoma

Glaucoma ( also known as Kala Motia) is essentially a group of related eye disorders which cause damage to the optic nerve of the eye. The optic nerve of the eye is responsible for transmitting images to the brain. Glaucoma, if not contained and treated can lead to severe damage as well as Total Permanent Blindness. Many a time, glaucoma causes no pain or discomfort until the vision loss starts. Hence, it is essential to do regular checkups in order to detect and contain eye diseases like glaucoma. Consult with Eyemantra, one of the best eye doctors across Delhi/ NCR providing with the best consultation and eye-care facilities.

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Types Of Glaucoma

OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA (OAG)

Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma(POAG), Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG), Pigmentary Glaucoma, Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma, Secondary Glaucoma.

ANGLE-CLOSURE GLAUCOMA

The type of Glaucoma in which the fluid cannot access the drainage angle of the eye. The drain space between iris and cornea becomes
too small.

PRIMARY OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA(POAG)

POAG is a very common type of glaucoma. In this type of eye defect, the peripheral vision of a person is diminished without presenting any other symptoms.

ACUTE ANGLE-CLOSURE GLAUCOMA

Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma produces sudden symptoms such as eye pain, headaches, halos around bright lights, dilated pupils, red eyes, nausea etc.

NORMAL TENSION GLAUCOMA

Normal Tension Glaucoma(also called Low-pressure Glaucoma) is very similar to POAG, which leads to field vision loss as a result of
optic-nerve damage.

PIGMENTARY GLAUCOMA

This a rare form of Glaucoma and it is caused by the clogging of the drainage angle of the eye. Affects males in
the age group of 30-40 years of age.

SECONDARY GLAUCOMA

This is a type of glaucoma which could arise from factors other than natural factors and could be attributed to things like an eye injury or an infection, inflammation.

CONGENITAL GLAUCOMA

This is basically a type of glaucoma which has been inherited by a child at birth from their parents. These kids are born with a defect in the drainage system.