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Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the [[optic nerve]] and resultant [[visual field]] loss, which can progress to [[blindness]]. | Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the [[optic nerve]] and resultant [[visual field]] loss, which can progress to [[blindness]]. | ||
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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.