Signs of Glaucoma

Symptoms of Glaucoma

The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Glaucoma may include:

• Symptoms of chronic glaucoma (including open-angle glaucoma):
  • No early symptoms - early stages are not usually noticable with no pain and no major vision changes
  • Gradual vision deterioration
  • Peripheral vision deterioration
  • Dim peripheral vision
• more symptoms...»

List of 33 Glaucoma Symptoms

Note that Glaucoma symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Glaucoma signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.

Signs or Symptoms of Glaucoma:

Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology (Excerpt)

Glaucoma has no symptoms at first but over the years can steal its victims' sight, with side vision being affected first. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)

Are You at Risk for Glaucoma: NEI (Excerpt)

At first, there are no symptoms. Vision stays normal, and there is no pain.

However, as the disease progresses, a person with glaucoma may notice his or her side vision gradually failing. That is, objects in front may still be seen clearly, but objects to the side may be missed. As the disease worsens, the field of vision narrows and blindness results. (Source: excerpt from Are You at Risk for Glaucoma: NEI)

Facts About Glaucoma: NEI (Excerpt)

At first, open-angle glaucoma has no symptoms. Vision stays normal, and there is no pain. As glaucoma remains untreated, people may notice that although they see things clearly in front of them, they miss objects to the side and out of the corner of their eye.

Without treatment, people with glaucoma may find that they suddenly have no side vision. It may seem as though they are looking through a tunnel. Over time, the remaining forward vision may decrease until there is no vision left. (Source: excerpt from Facts About Glaucoma: NEI)

More Symptoms of Glaucoma:

More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Glaucoma article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:

• Complications of Glaucoma
• Hidden causes of Glaucoma
• Associated conditions for Glaucoma
• Risk factors for Glaucoma
• Related symptoms

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What are the signs of Glaucoma?

The phrase "signs of Glaucoma" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Glaucoma that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Glaucoma" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Glaucoma.

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Glaucoma. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Glaucoma has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Glaucoma signs or Glaucoma symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Glaucoma may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Glaucoma symptoms.

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