Living with Glaucoma 1, open angle, A
An eye condition in which pressure in the eye slowly damages the optic nerve and side vision.
Understanding Glaucoma 1, open angle, A
In most people the damage comes from higher pressure inside the eyes. This can reduce side vision. Glaucoma that appears before age 40 is called early-onset. It usually develops in older adults, while the risk of early-onset glaucoma depends mainly on heredity.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list a specific symptom list for this type. In glaucoma generally, GARD describes:
- Loss of side (peripheral) vision
- Bulging eyes
- Excessive tearing
- Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with BrightFocus Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
In most people with glaucoma, the damage is caused by raised pressure inside the eye. This type is listed as autosomal dominant, which means one changed copy of a gene can be enough.
Also known as: glaucoma 1, open angle, type a; glaucoma 1a, primary open angle; glaucoma, dominant (juvenile onset); glc1a; joag1a; juvenile glaucoma caused by mutation in myoc
Patient organizations
- BrightFocus FoundationGlaucoma 1, open angle, A · United States
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