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Pigmentary glaucoma is a rare form of glaucoma is caused by pigment deposited from the iris that clogs the draining angles, preventing aqueous humor from leaving the eye. The inflammatory response to the blocked angle damages the drainage system. Symptoms of pigmentary glaucoma, unlikely notice through some pain and blurry vision.¹

Fast Facts:

• --Pigment dispersion glaucoma often affects caucasians.²
• --A higher incidence occurs in males.²
• --It usually occurs before age 40 years.²

Top Resources on Pigmentary Glaucoma

• eMedicine: Glaucoma, Pigmentary: Introduction
• WrongDiagnosis: Introduction: Pigmentary Glaucoma
• All About Vision: Types Of Glaucoma: Pigmentary Glaucoma
• Glaucoma Research Foundation: Pigment Dispersion Syndrome and Pigmentary Glaucoma
• PubMed: What Is The Risk Of Developing Pigmentary Glaucoma From Pigment Dispersion Syndrome?
• American Medical Association: An Iris Coloboma Preventing Pigmentary Glaucoma (July, 2003)
• Review of Optometry: Pigment Dispersion Syndrome And Pigmentary Glaucoma
• Glaucoma Foundation: Pigmentary Glaucoma

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ All About Vision: Types Of Glaucoma: Pigmentary Glaucoma
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} eMedicine: Glaucoma, Pigmentary: Introduction

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