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Rajendra Acharya U. et al.

6.1. Introduction to Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy in which structural changes in the optic nerve head1 and a loss of retinal ganglion cells, in some perceivable patterns, occur. Worldwide, glaucoma affects about 0.5% of all people who are 50 years and younger. The percentage increases to 10% for the age group of 80 years old and older. These facts make glaucoma the second leading cause of blindness after diabetic retinopathy.2 Often, glaucoma is detected only after vision loss occurs. The increment in IOP in an eyeball, at times, inflicts damage on the optic nerve, which carries image information from light receptors in the retina to the brain. To date, this disease is incurable, the best we can achieve with current technology and understanding is to avoid the total loss of vision by early detecting the disease and as far as possible preventing the disease. There are two forms of glaucoma: primary openangle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma. Each type is briefly explained in the following sections.

6.1.1. Glaucoma Types

6.1.1.1. Primary open-angle glaucoma

Most glaucoma cases are open-angle glaucoma. This type occurs when the aqueous humor in eye drains too slowly over time, leading to a fluid build-up and gradual increase in IOP. Open-angle glaucoma is characterized by the fact that most entrances to the so-called drainage canals are clear, but unfortunately the insides of the canals become clogged, thus creating a problem that is similar to a clogged pipe below the drain in a sink.3 There is a chance that this clogging causes gradual vision loss. The damage to optic nerve is so slow and painless that many patients will be unaware of the development of this ocular disease. However, if diagnosed and treated, glaucoma usually responds well to medication.3

6.1.1.2. Angle-closure glaucoma

Angle-closure glaucoma is also known as narrow-angle glaucoma or acute glaucoma. It is both less common and different from open-angle glaucoma. This ocular disease can cause the loss of vision within a day of its onset. Angle-closure glaucoma has two causes either drainage canals are blocked

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