{"id":18205,"date":"2021-02-26T09:55:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T08:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ophtalmo-bw.be\/?page_id=18205"},"modified":"2025-11-19T17:36:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T16:36:18","slug":"glaucome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ophtalmo-bw.be\/en\/glaucome\/","title":{"rendered":"Glaucoma"},"content":{"rendered":"

Glaucoma<\/strong> is a common eye disease, affecting more than 2% of the population over the age of 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In France, it is estimated that approximately 1 million people are affected. This high prevalence justifies regular intraocular pressure<\/strong> measurement during an eye examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is advisable to see your specialist every two years<\/strong> or so (from the age of 45) to have these measurements carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In developed countries, glaucoma is the leading cause of absolute blindness. Other common causes of vision loss include age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. These two conditions are not related to glaucoma but may coexist in patients with glaucoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two major forms<\/strong> of glaucoma exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are open angle glaucoma<\/strong>, the most common, and angle closure glaucoma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glaucoma is due to an increase in eye pressure leading to damage to the optic nerve<\/strong> (which sends visual information to the brain) and the visual field<\/strong> (vision space).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open-angle glaucoma<\/strong> is linked to the progressive closure of the evacuation filter, the trabecular meshwork<\/strong>. This phenomenon is progressive because the patient does not feel the slow increase in eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open-angle glaucoma (OCT examination)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: French Glaucoma Society \u2013 2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angle-closure glaucoma<\/strong>, also known as acute glaucoma<\/strong>, is a sudden and severe condition. It occurs when the iris quickly adheres to the drainage filter, leading to significant pain and vision loss. This is a major ophthalmologic emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angle-closure glaucoma (OCT examination)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: French Glaucoma Society \u2013 2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also very rare types of glaucoma that occur from birth, called congenital glaucomas<\/strong>. From the outset, their treatment is surgical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, glaucoma can develop as a result of another eye condition, such as inflammation or trauma..<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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