These signs may last for a few hours, then return again for another round. Each attack takes with it part of your field of vision. Symptoms for congenital glaucoma include a cloudy cornea, an unexplained red eye, or an enlarged or protruding eye. Consultation with your doctor will confirm the diagnosis. Pigmentary glaucoma often exhibits no symptoms at all, or those affected may notice pain and blurry vision after exercise.
Physical activity flushes pigment through the eye to the angles, where it becomes trapped.
Aqueous humor builds up and causes an increase in intraocular pressure, followed by painless visual loss. The best way to prevent vision loss with glaucoma is early diagnosis and treatment. See your eye care doctor at least every two years for a complete exam including checking the pressure of your eyes. People at high risk for glaucoma due to high intraocular pressures, family history, ethnic background, age or optic nerve appearance may need to be examined more frequently. Another test, called a visual field, may be performed if glaucoma is suspected.