Pigmentary glaucoma

What is pigmentary glaucoma?

Pigmentary glaucoma is a type of inherited open-angle glaucoma which develops more frequently in men than in women. Myopia is an important risk factor for the development of pigment dispersion syndrome and is present in approximately 80% of affected individuals.

How do members experience pigmentary glaucoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pigmentary glaucoma*

*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.

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Top treatments taken by people for pigmentary glaucoma*

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Who has pigmentary glaucoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 1
50s 2
60s 6
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 4
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