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Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Glaucoma) that could possibly cause Glaucoma includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Glaucoma that are listed by the Diseases Database:
The following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to Glaucoma:
To research the causes of Glaucoma, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Glaucoma:
Causes of Types of Glaucoma: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Glaucoma:
Causes of Broader Categories of Glaucoma: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Glaucoma as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Glaucoma. Our database lists the following as having Glaucoma as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Glaucoma as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Glaucoma. Our database lists the following as having Glaucoma as a symptom of that condition:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Glaucoma as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 58 medications causing Glaucoma
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Glaucoma as a symptom.
The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 107 drug interactions causing Glaucoma
Article excerpts about the
causes of Glaucoma:
At the front of the eye, there is a small space called the anterior chamber. Clear fluid flows in and out of the chamber to bathe and nourish nearby tissues. In glaucoma, for still unknown reasons, the fluid drains too slowly out of the eye. As the fluid builds up, the pressure inside the eye rises. Unless this pressure is controlled, it may cause damage to the optic nerve and other parts of the eye and loss of vision. (Source: excerpt from Are You at Risk for Glaucoma: NEI)
In many people, increased pressure inside the eye causes glaucoma. In the front of the eye is a space called the anterior chamber. A clear fluid flows continuously in and out of this space and nourishes nearby tissues. (Source: excerpt from Facts About Glaucoma: NEI)
The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Glaucoma:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Glaucoma may be found in:
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