Primary open angle glaucoma

Primary open angle glaucoma is a type of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease with abnormally high intra-eye pressure. Symtoms of open-angle glaucoma include patchy blind spots in peripheral vision or central vision. It may progress to tunnel vision (you can only see the center but not the side of the vision field) in advanced stages. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and lead to blindness eventually. Treatment Eyedrops for glaucoma include eyedrops, oral medication and surgery.


How is Primary open angle glaucoma treated in practice?