Question：
Posted by Amy
I am a 27 year old female. When I was 14 years old I was diagnosed with Glaucomatocyclitic Crisis in my right eye. I have had a laser procedure and 2 filtering bleb procedures done. Though I have substantial vision loss in my eye, my pressure has been 10 and stable for close to 5 years.
My doctors at that time said that my type of glaucoma is very rare and that the chances that I would get it in my other eye is very unlikely. After 13 years of first being diagnosed with this I now have it in my left eye. I have gone to see my specialist and he has stated that though I have a right to be concerned he is confident that this will disappear the older I get.
My questions are:
1. Do studies show that the older a person gets the less likely they will have continued problems with this?
2. What causes this disorder?
3. Are the spikes in pressure stress related?
4. How rare is this disorder?
Answer：
Posted by hfhs md - NI
Glaucomatocyclitic crisis is an uncommon form of glaucoma which usually affects one eye. If it is affecting both eyes, another diagnosis should be considered such as an alternate inflammatory glaucoma.
We are not aware of the cause of this disorder but it is related to inflammation in the eye. It is usually a self limited process which can have some recurrences. Damage to the eye from this form of glaucoma is unusual.
You should see a glaucoma specialist to evaluate your glaucoma and confirm the diagnosis.
This information is for educational purposes only.
