Westchester Eye and Laser Center of Illinois

TYPES OF GLAUCOMA

1. Types of Glaucoma: Open Angle Glaucoma
2. Types of Glaucoma: Angle Closure Glaucoma

1. Types of Glaucoma: Open Angle Glaucoma

Close up of area of the eye affected by Glaucoma

Open angle glaucoma Espanol

The most common type of glaucoma is primary open angle (POAG). The ocular fluid draining system of the eye cannot regulate fluid production which raises pressure and damages the optic nerve.

2. Types of Glaucoma: Angle Closure Glaucoma (back to top)

Angle closure glaucoma Espanol

In angle closure glaucoma there is an anatomical misplacement of the iris which seals off the fluid drainage system resulting in a potentially harmful eye pressure rise.

Westchester Eye & Laser Center, IL under the direction of Dr. Spero J. Kinnas provide a full range of ophthamology services including: Laser Vision Correction, Cataract Surgery with Standard and Premium Implants, Diabetic Eye Care Diagnosis and Treatment, Glaucoma Evaluation and Treatment, Macular Degeneration Diagnosis and Treatment, Dry Eye and Low Vision.