Symptoms of glaucoma

Unfortunately, in the early stages, primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) may not affect vision or present with any symptoms. 

Other forms of glaucoma may present with the following symptoms: 

• Sudden loss of vision
• Severe eye pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
  
• Tearing
• Sensitivity to light

Reviewed by ophthalmologist Dr Tshilidzi van der Lecq. MBChB (UCT), Mmed (Ophth), FC Ophth (SA). March 2018.