Glaucoma+5a

= Glaucoma =

-Glaucoma is an eye condition that can lead to damage of the optic nerve. It is caused by pressure build up in the front fluid of the eye. Most common cause of blindness in the United States. There are four types: open angle, angle closure, congenital, and secondary.


 * Patient History:** Danny is a 3 year old from Ohio. A month ago his parents started noticing he was very sensitive to light. He also seemed to have poor vision followed by jerky eye movements.


 * Diagnosis:** The doctor wasn't sure at first, because there are four different types of Glaucoma. Then he saw that Danny had clouding so then he knew that it was Congenital Glaucoma.


 * Treatments:** eye drops, tablets, laser therapy, and surgery



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