Symptoms of glaucoma depend on the type and the stage of disease.
Open-angle glaucoma
- Usually has no symptoms in the early stages of the disease.
- Can cause patchy blind spots, usually on the side, but sometimes in the center of vision.
- May cause “tunnel vision” and difficulty with night vision at later stages of the disease.
Angle-closure glaucoma
- Severe eye pain
- Eye redness
- Severe headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Halos or rings around lights
- Loss of vision
If you have these symptoms get emergency medical treatment immediately.
Last Updated May 2023