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What is the difference between primary and secondary glaucoma?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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Primary glaucoma is glaucoma that develops due to an unknown cause. Secondary glaucoma develops from a known cause, usually due to a serious eye injury, cataract, tumor, or diabetes. Although they have different causes, primary and secondary glaucoma share the same signs and symptoms.

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