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GlaucomaFrequently Asked Questions3. What is open-angle glaucoma? Click to enlarge image Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma. In the normal eye, the clear fluid leaves the anterior chamber at the open angle where the cornea and iris meet. When the fluid reaches the angle, it flows through a spongy meshwork, like a drain, and leaves the eye. (Answer continues on next page.) |
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