Multiple types of Secondary Glaucoma such as  

• Exfoliative Glaucoma – caused by flakes of the outer layer of the eye which can clog the drainage system.
  
• Neovascular Glaucoma – caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye, often associated with diabetes
  
• Pigmentary Glaucoma – caused by the breaking away of pigments of the iris which break into the clear liquid of the eye.
  
• Traumatic Glaucoma – caused due to eye injury
  
• Uveitic Glaucoma – caused by the swelling of the uvea
  
• Congenital Glaucoma

Diagnosis of secondary glaucoma

The diagnosis of secondary glaucoma generally includes a simple procedure which begins with a dilution of the eyes post which the optometrist will check your optic nerve for signs of glaucoma and most often takes pictures to compare during your next visit.

Other tests for secondary glaucoma include,

• Tonometry – a test to check the pressure of the eye
  
• Visual field test – a test to check your peripheral vision
  
• Visual acuity test – to check vision at various distances
  
• Gonioscopy – an instrument based test to check the front part of the eye
  
• Ophthalmoscopy – a test to check the interior of the eye using a special instrument
  

Treatment of secondary glaucoma

Secondary glaucoma treatment often includes attempting to bring the eye pressure down through multiple methods. Quite often the underlying issues are also targeted to reduce their impact on the eyes. But the most common treatment options for secondary glaucoma include

• Eye Drops
  
• Oral Medication
  
• Laser
  
• Surgery

Each of these methods is used to ensure that the eye pressure comes down until the underlying issues such as diabetes or injuries to the eye are dealt with.

While the symptoms of secondary glaucoma appear much later, it is better to take the precaution by taking regular eye exams. Eye care specialists at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital provide the best care and complete diagnosis along with treatments for secondary glaucoma.