Living with Glaucoma type 1C
A condition that GARD doesn't have detailed information about yet.
Understanding Glaucoma type 1C
GARD does not currently have detailed information on this condition. Its Information Specialists are available to help people find information and resources, and to offer support on a diagnostic journey. GARD lists autosomal dominant inheritance.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
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 Prevent Blindness America
- 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
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet. It lists autosomal dominant inheritance, which means one changed copy of a gene can be enough.
Also known as: glaucoma 1, primary open angle, c; glaucoma 1c, primary open angle
Patient organizations
- Prevent Blindness AmericaGlaucoma type 1C · United States
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