What is pigmentary open-angle glaucoma?

Louis B. Cantor, MD on behalf of American Academy of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart

Ophthalmology

Pigmentary glaucoma results when the pigment from the back of the colored portion of the eye (the iris) is rubbed due to abnormal contact between the iris and the fibers that hold the lens in position in the eye. The pigment then is carried by the fluid that circulates in the eye to the drain in the eye and gradually causes obstruction of those drains, which can result in elevated eye pressure and glaucoma.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease that involves the main vision nerve-the optic nerve. If you've been told that you have elevated eye pressure, you are at risk for glaucoma-which can lead to vision loss and blindness. However, with proper treatment (eye drops), you can prevent glaucoma. Get your eye pressure tested regular to make sure you're not developing glaucoma.

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