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==Prognosis== | |||
Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the [[optic nerve]] and resultant [[visual field]] loss, which can progress to [[blindness]]. The outlook of the disease varies by type:<br> | |||
''Open-angle glaucoma''<br> | |||
With good care, most patients with open-angle glaucoma can manage their condition and will not lose [[vision]], but the condition cannot be cured. It's important to carefully and regularly follow up with your doctor. | |||
''Angle-closure glaucoma''<br> | |||
Rapid [[diagnosis]] and treatment of an attack is key to saving your [[vision]]. Seek emergency care immediately if you have [[symptom]]s of an angle-closure attack, as [[blindness]] will occur in a few days if it is not treated. | |||
''Congenital glaucoma''<br> | |||
Early [[diagnosis]] and treatment is important. If [[surgery]] is done early enough, many patients will have no future problems. | |||
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Prognosis
Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the optic nerve and resultant visual field loss, which can progress to blindness. The outlook of the disease varies by type:
Open-angle glaucoma
With good care, most patients with open-angle glaucoma can manage their condition and will not lose vision, but the condition cannot be cured. It's important to carefully and regularly follow up with your doctor.
Angle-closure glaucoma
Rapid diagnosis and treatment of an attack is key to saving your vision. Seek emergency care immediately if you have symptoms of an angle-closure attack, as blindness will occur in a few days if it is not treated.
Congenital glaucoma
Early diagnosis and treatment is important. If surgery is done early enough, many patients will have no future problems.