10 Different Types of Glaucoma And How To Identify Each One

6. Pigmentary Glaucoma

A rare form of glaucoma, pigmentary and pigment dispersion syndrome affect the younger age group. There are pigment granules stuck to the iris, or the colored part of the eye. Sometimes these fall off and land in the eye’s moisture, called aqueous humor. When they are loose like this, they can trap and clog the drainage canals. The resulting pressure in the eye causes nerve damage and subsequently, pigmentary glaucoma. Primary treatment is done with eyedrops.