CAG can be an emergency situation
(acute closed-angle glaucoma). Blockage of fluid in the eye causes a
sudden increase in pressure, causing rapid damage to the optic nerve.
Acute closed-angle glaucoma usually causes significant pain. Laser treatment is needed right away for this problem.
Congenital glaucoma almost always requires surgery to
lower eye pressure. Medicine may sometimes be used, but it usually doesn't
work as well.
Because glaucoma can't be cured and treatment doesn't
always prevent further loss of vision, people may try alternative
unproven treatment methods, such as acupuncture or
marijuana. But most of these alternative treatments either haven't been
studied or haven't been proved to work for glaucoma. Such treatments may be expensive. And
some can be hazardous to your health.
This information is produced and provided by the National
Institute (NCI). The information in this topic may have changed since it was written. For the most current information, contact the National
Institute via the Internet web site at http://
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WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
August 05, 2013
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