Prognosis for Glaucoma

The most frequent type of glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma, is a chronic and progressive disease that courses with practically no symptoms; therefore, this common form does not produce any acute complications directly related to the condition.

In the case of angle-closure glaucoma, the eye’s filter can close suddenly, provoking an abrupt increase in intraocular pressure causing blurred vision, red eye and pain in the affected eye accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

Patients with glaucoma have reduced peripheral vision which makes it harder to carry out certain everyday activities such as walking down stairs or driving. Patients are more likely to suffer falls and be involved in traffic accidents.

Most chronic complications, such as dry eyes, are related to the continual use of eye drop treatments.