Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease which damages the optic nerve and is caused by an increase in your eye’s fluid pressure. The high pressure causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in permanent vision loss. The exact reason why the fluid system in the eye stops functioning properly is not completely understood. Damage is done to the optic nerve long before any symptoms are noticeable. If the entire nerve is destroyed, blindness will occur.

Description
Causes
Risk Factors

Types

Ocular Hypertension
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Tests

What to Expect
Visual Field Test
Optic Nerve Analysis

Treatment

Eye drops
Laser Treatment