In dogs, most forms of primary glaucoma are the result of a collapsed filtration angle, or closed angle glaucoma.
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The condition can be inherited ( Primary glaucoma ) or a secondary condition to a variety of other eye issues including tumors or lens luxation.
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In Ontario, optometrists are able to prescribe drugs to treat normal tension glaucoma ( a type of primary glaucoma ), transient intraocular pressure elevations, an acute glaucoma crisis, and dacryocystitis.
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It is one of several topical ( applied directly to the affected area ) medications used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure ( IOP ) associated with primary glaucoma in cats, dogs, and other animals.
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Primary open-angle glaucoma ( also, " primary glaucoma ", " chronic glaucoma " ) refers to slow clogging of the drainage canals resulting in increased eye pressure which causes progressive optic nerve damage.