What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure that causes pathologic changes in the optic disk and typical defects in the field of vision.

What is it like to have Glaucoma?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Zolpidem, Clonazepam, Melatonin
Modafinil, Handicap/Disability Parking Permit, Naps
Duloxetine, Bupropion, Venlafaxine
Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Lorazepam
Tramadol, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin

Who has Glaucoma at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
70% Females
30% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 13
20-29 years 11
30-39 years 7
40-49 years 27
50-59 years 16
60-69 years 2
70+ years 5
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 162
Not Diagnosed 5

These charts show data from Glaucoma patients who have completed their condition history