who is at risk for open-angle glaucoma?

Question

I have advanced open angle glaucoma. Can anyone give me any good news on advanced glaucoma?

Answer 1

Risk factors are...: Family/ethnicity are important. Those at highest risk for open-angle glaucoma have a sibling with glaucoma; or a parent. African-americans and hispanics are at higher risk than caucasians. Asians have a higher risk for angle-closure disease (e.g., chinese); others are at for risk low-pressure glaucoma (japanese.) other risks include a serious eye injury, or long exposure to Prednisone therapy.

Answer 2

See other answer: Technically everyone, and as you age the risk gets higher. But family history is a factor, certain ethnicities have increased prevalence, some genetic or environmental factors can make a difference as well. Having an eye exam will find any other risk factors.

Answer 3

Many Factors: Many studies have examined this. Risk factors are elevated intraocular pressure, thin corneas, suspicious appearing optic nerves and positive family history. People of african descent may be more likely than others to develop glaucoma. The older you are, the greater the risk. The best way to determine your risk is to have a complete eye examination.

Answer 4

Also hispanics: In addition to the excellent answer given there is also an apparent increased incidence in hispanics.

Answer 5

Most common: Simply, the drain of the eye appears open on exam (gonioscopy). It's a type of glaucoma (most common), and a way to describe to differentiate from narrow angle glaucoma, which may require a different laser or surgery procedure.

Answer 6

Open angle glaucoma: This is the most common type of glaucoma in which the drains of the eye interior gradually become obstructed (like plumbing obstruction in your house) leading to elevation of the interior eye pressure. This squeezes the nerves and blood vessels at the back of the eye causing gradual loss of vision over time. Treatment (drops, laser, surgery) will lower pressure and protect the eye.

Answer 7

Short time: We need to differentiate between narrow angles, which is a discriptive anatomic condition, where the anterior chamber angle is narrow, and a narrow angle attack, which is an acute elevation of pressure caused by closure of the angle, blocking fluid flow and causing an acute elevation of pressure. There is also a condition called chronic narrow angle where there are intermittant bouts of pressure.

Answer 8

Never good: Unfortunately, undiagnosed glaucomatous disease & failure to adhere to recommended prescribed treatments for those diagnosed are two of the biggest issues of managing an otherwise very treatable & stabilizable Disease. The best advice is to have a comprehensive eye exam before age 40, particularly if you are in a a high risk group.

Answer 9

Yes: The latest surgical treatment approved for open angle glaucoma and cataract is called istent. In this procedure, the surgeon inserts a tiny stent inside the eye to bypass a portion of the eye's natural drainage system. New drugs for glaucoma are close to approval, but not available yet.

Answer 10

Yes and no: Primary open angle glaucoma is controllable not curable. Usually can be controlled with drops. With good pressure control, progression is also controlled. Occasionally laser or surgery is necessary.

Answer 11

Treatable: Glaucoma can progress, and untreated will lead to first peripheral vision loss and then central vision loss. It is treatable, and anyone with it should see an ophthalmologist for management. Vision loss can be prevented by treatment.

Answer 12

Probably not: You are probably responding to a disclaimer on a drug that has been prescribed for a non-eye issue. These disclaimers refer to closed angle glaucoma, not the type you have. So you can use the drug with no worries. If you send another question and name the drug, I can be absolutely certain for you.

Answer 13

Uncertain: Please clarify your question.

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