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Congenital glaucoma — A type of glaucoma that occurs in infants when there are incorrect or underdeveloped drainage canals in the eye during the prenatal period. Uveitic (inflammatory) glaucoma — This type of glaucoma caused by autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. Neovascular glaucoma — A type of glaucoma associated with poorly controlled diabetes and other conditions that damage the blood vessels in the body. GLAUCOMA CAUSES Many factors lead to glaucoma. While increased eye pressure is the only known modifiable risk factor known at this time, is it not a cause. Glaucoma can also develop with normal eye pressure. GLAUCOMA RISK FACTORS Anyone can develop glaucoma. However, some people are at higher risk than others. Risk factors for glaucoma include: Race. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for people of African descent. Age. People age 60 and older are more at risk for WHILE INCREASED EYE PRESSURE IS THE ONLY KNOWN MODIFIABLE RISK FACTOR KNOWN AT THIS TIME, IS IT NOT A CAUSE. GLAUCOMA CAN ALSO DEVELOP WITH NORMAL EYE PRESSURE. 25 VISION PLUS SE ASIA EDITION