Of closed angle glaucoma and open angle glaucoma, closed angle glaucoma is relatively easy to treat.
Closed angle glaucoma is mainly due to the narrowing or closing of the atrial angle, which prevents the drainage of aqueous humor, further causing an increase in intraocular pressure, leading to damage to the optic nerve and visual field. Early treatment can be done through medication to lower the intraocular pressure, and if it cannot be relieved, surgery can be performed to make the drainage of aqueous humor unobstructed.
The onset of open angle glaucoma is often more insidious, such as partial blockage of the trabecular meshwork, which prevents the drainage of aqueous humor, resulting in increased intraocular pressure. The disease has a slow onset and long course, and is not easily detected in the early stages. By the time the disease is detected, damage to the visual field and optic nerve is already severe, making it difficult to treat.
Whether it is closed-angle glaucoma or open-angle glaucoma, it is important to seek medical treatment in a timely manner and under the guidance of a doctor to control the disease and maximize the preservation of vision in order to improve the quality of life.