Primary Open Angle Glaucoma: Vast majority of gaucoma is of open angle type, where the drainage channels of the eye is wide open;however, the drainage channels don't function normally.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma (a small percentage in the UK (about 10%) but much higher in the far East)

Normal Tension/Pressure Glaucoma (where the intraocular pressure lies within the normal range, that is 10-21mm Mercury)

Congenital Glaucoma: Affects children from birth to up to 3 years (also include infantile glaucoma), mainly associated with other syndromes and health issues. Primary congenital glaucoma is rare. It affects about one in every 10,000 infants. But it is serious and needs attention. Untreated primary congenital glaucoma is a major cause of childhood blindness.

Juvenile Glaucoma: Glaucoma developing between age 3 - 18 year of age.

Secondary Open Angle Glaucoma: (secondary to previous surgery, trauma, inflammation, steroid use, pseudoexfoliation or pigment dispersion syndrome in the eye).

Neovascular Glaucoma (NVG): It is a type of secondary glaucoma where the drainage channels of the eye is compromised/closed by new blood vessels. The gowth of the new and abnormal blood vessels are usually from compromised blood supply to the eye from advanced diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein or artery occlusion, trauma or chronic inflammation in the eye. Retinal ischemia is the most common and important mechanism in most, if not all, cases that result in the anterior segment changes causing NVG. It is potentially painful and can cause loss of vision and even the eye. Therefore, prompt diagnosis, followed by immediate and aggressive treatment, is recommended. In managing NVG, it is essential to treat both the elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and the underlying cause of the disease.

Video on two major types of Glaucoma, Open angle and Narrow angle Glaucoma:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbb9_hPnD2o

For private patients & referrals

Mr Akash Raj 

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma specialist & Cataract surgeon

Stourside Hospital (part of West midland Hospital)

60 Bradley Road

Stourbridge

DY8 1UX

01384 505 183

(Alternate:

Monday Evenings)

Appointments:

01384 912966

Private Secretary: Tara Ralph : 01384 632 636 

Mr Akash Raj

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma & Cataract specialist.

 

For NHS Referrals through GP/Opticians

Mr Akash Raj

Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Lead)

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 2HQ

Phone: 01384456111

Extn. 5815 (NHS Secretary: Lyn Eaton)