primary glaucoma

Introduction

Glaucoma is primary when the etiology is unknown. Secondary glaucoma results from an identifiable cause such as trauma or systemic disorders.

More general terms

• glaucoma

More specific terms

• closed (narrow)-angle glaucoma (NAG)
• infantile glaucoma
• normal pressure glaucoma; normal tension glaucoma
• open-angle glaucoma (OAG)
• primary congenital glaucoma