anyone know about open angle glaucoma?

[skerriesmum]

Probably a long shot I know...!
It sounds like my brother has this; it's very scary, he suddenly can't see properly (he's already legally blind in one eye and this is affecting his "good" eye.) He's going to a specialist on Friday and they may do surgery or just treat it with drugs. If anyone knows about the treatments I'd love to ask a few more questions.

Is he diabetic?

No, but he is black and approaching 40, common factors apparently (just been looking on the net!)

try this link
It seems v informative, to understand the treatment it is important to understand the condition.

have only briefly studied eyes a long time ago have no personal experience of it, maybe someone else will, good luck

That's a big help, thanks! Might bump this later in case anyone has actual experiences they could share.

bump