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.
How do members experience glaucoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with glaucoma*
Common symptoms
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What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Dry eyes
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Vision problems
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for glaucoma*
Who has glaucoma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 53 | |
| 40s | 88 | |
| 50s | 177 | |
| 60s | 229 | |
| 70+ | 270 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 252 | |
| Female | 571 |