About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and most of them are women. Know the signs and how to protect your peepers 👁👁 NationalGlaucomaAwarenessMonth
are primary open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma. Primary open angle glaucoma usually has no symptoms and vision loss is gradual over time. Angle-closure glaucoma can be acute, and associated with pain and vision changes. Almost all glaucoma types involve increased eye pressure.
But, in rare instances, glaucoma can occur despite “normal” pressure readings inside the eye.Your chances of developing glaucoma increase if you have certain factors, such as:Having increased eye pressure or thin corneasHaving certain medical conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart diseaseWhy are women more likely to get glaucoma?in the U.S. In addition to age being a factor, estrogen may also play a role.
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