In most cases the exact cause of Glaucoma and raised pressure/reduced perfusion to the optic nerve is not identified and fully understood.

There are certain types of glaucoma (so called 'secondary glaucoma');however, where there are known causes as follows: 

1. From eye trauma, including history of bleeding in the eye.

2. From head trauma

3. From iritis and other inflammation in the eye

4. Previous eye surgeries

5. Long term use of steroid based medications (drops, tablets, cream, inhalers or sprays)

6. Pigment dispersion syndrome (slow loss of iris pigments)

7. Pseudoexfoliation (deposit of powder like deposits on lens and drainage channels of the eye)

8. Part of a syndrome and associated with other health issues

9. Could be inherited and present from birth (Congenital)

10.Narrowing or stenosis of carotid blood vessels ( blood vessels in the neck) might increase the risk of Glaucoma by reducing blood flow to the optic nerve.

Everyone is different and so are their risk profile. Mr Raj can help assess your individual risk factors and help manage your glaucoma in Birmingham, Dudley, Black country and West Midlands. 

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)