Early detection is key, so knowing the early symptoms of glaucoma could go a long way toward preventing and treating this common eye disease.
- What is Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a general name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve of the eye.
- Signs & Symptoms of Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP), which can damage the eye's optic nerve – the structure that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain.
- Causes & Types of Glaucoma
What causes and what are some common types of glaucoma?
- Detection & Treatment
Glaucoma cannot be cured, although through early detection and regular eye exams, glaucoma treatment can stop or slow the disease. Glaucoma treatment can include regular daily eye drops or pills, conventional or laser surgery, or a combination of treatments as recommended by an eyecare professional.
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