While increased pressure inside the eye (called intraocular pressure or IOP) is usually present, even patients with normal range IOP can develop glaucoma. [glaucoma.org]

Of note, blood vessels are present in the normal angle and can often be seen upon routine gonioscopy. To a marked extent, their visibility depends upon the color of the iris, and to a lesser extent, upon the width of the angle. [glaucomaassociates.com]

• Inflammation

  Other causes included chronic inflammation, trauma, tumors, radiation, and other diseases affecting blood vessels (both in the eye and systemically). [glaucomaassociates.com]

• Pain

  The history is characterized by the sudden onset of pain, redness of the eye, and blurred vision. The pain is usually severe and generally centered over the brow. [glaucomaassociates.com]

• Eye Pain

  The history is characterized by the sudden onset of pain, redness of the eye, and blurred vision. The pain is usually severe and generally centered over the brow. [glaucomaassociates.com]

Glaucoma "Suspect" Treatment Options If you are a glaucoma suspect, the most important “treatment” is good follow-up care. [brightfocus.org]

Not all patients with narrow angles necessarily need treatment. [glaucomaassociates.com]

The good news is that glaucoma can be managed if detected early, and with medical and/or surgical treatment, most people with glaucoma will not lose their sight. [glaucoma.org]

That is why early diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma is the key to preventing vision loss. Measuring Eye Pressure Eye pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). [glaucoma.org]

A laser iridotomy is usually necessary to break the attack and prevent a repeat attack; the non-affected eye typically requires a laser iridotomy as well to prevent a similar angle closure attack. [glaucomaassociates.com]