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Secondary glaucoma occurs as a sequel to a preexisting ocular disease, injuries such as direct eye trauma, tumor or advanced cases of cataract and diabetes.¹ Depending on whether it is an open angle or angle closure glaucoma symptoms can vary from mild such as 9blurring of vision and reddening of the eye) to severe such as (pain and loss of vision).²

Fast Facts:

• --Treatment is focused towards reduction of intraoccular pressure.³
• --Pigmentary glaucoma, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma and neovascular glaucoma are examples of secondary glaucoma.¹
• --A certified ophthalmologist can diagnose glaucoma using visual tests, tonometry, pachymetry and ophthalmoscopy. ⁴

Top Resources on Secondary Glaucoma

• Mayo Clinic: Causes Of Glaucoma
• Healthwise (via WebMD)What Is Glaucoma?
• Wikipedia: Types Of Secondary Glaucoma
• WrongDiagnosis: Treatment For Glaucoma
• Glaucoma Research Foundation:Secondary Glaucoma
• MedicineNet: How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed?
• National Eye Institute: Facts About Glaucoma

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Glaucoma.org: Secondary Glaucoma
2. ↑ MayoClinic.com: Symptoms
3. ↑ Wrongdiagnosis.com: Treatment for Glaucoma
4. ↑ MedicineNet:Diagnosis

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