Patient Resources
The following FAQ information and definitions are provided by the American Glaucoma Society.
FAQs
- What is glaucoma?
- What parts of the eye are involved in glaucoma?
- How is intraocular pressure related to glaucoma?
- Are there different types of glaucoma?
- What is the optic nerve?
- What is visual field loss?
- What is intraocular pressure?
- What is included in the ophthalmic examination for glaucoma?
- What are the different types of glaucoma?
- Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
- Closed Angle Glaucoma
- How is glaucoma associated with ocular trauma?
- What is pigmentary glaucoma?
- What is neovascular glaucoma?
- What is congenital glaucoma?
- What is the treatment for glaucoma?
- What laser therapy is available for open angle glaucoma?
- What laser therapy is available for angle closure glaucoma?
- What surgical therapy is available for glaucoma?
- Trabeculectomy or Filtering Surgery
- How often should a person with glaucoma see an ophthalmologist?
