Glaucoma Symptomatic

Symptomatic glaucoma (obsolete; glaucoma symptomaticum) is a form of glaucoma that develops as a result of another disease or pathological condition.

Symptomatic glaucoma can occur with conditions such as inflammation of the iris, cataracts, eye tumors, eye trauma, and systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus.

The main symptoms of symptomatic glaucoma:

1. Increased intraocular pressure
2. Pain in or around the eye
3. Redness of the eye
4. Sudden deterioration of vision
5. Rainbow circles or halos around lights
6. Nausea and vomiting (in acute attacks)

Diagnosis is based on measuring intraocular pressure, examining the fundus, and identifying a disease that could trigger the development of glaucoma.

Treatment is aimed at both reducing intraocular pressure and eliminating the causative disease. Medications, laser therapy, and, if ineffective, surgery are used.

It is important to promptly diagnose and treat symptomatic glaucoma to prevent irreversible optic nerve damage and blindness.