Etiology

Closed angle glaucoma (angle-closure glaucoma) is a type of glaucoma

caused by sudden and severe eye pressures. This occurs when the pupil
dilates too much or too fast, and the outer edges of the iris block the
drainage canal of the eye. With a closed angle of glaucoma, the iris is
not as wide and open as it should be.
Risk Factor
• Age
History of family members affected by glaucoma. For certain types of glaucoma,
family members with glaucoma are 6 times more likely to develop glaucoma
• Eye pressure above 21 mmHg
• Drugs
Users of steroids on a regular basis for example: Users of eye drops containing
steroids that are not controlled by a doctor, inhaler drugs for asthma sufferers,
steroid drugs for arthritis and other steroid use users on a regular basis.
• History of trauma (wound accidents) on the eyes.
• Other diseases
History of cataract disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and migraine.