Glaucoma -Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month which aims to spread awareness about the disease. Take a look at the article to know more.

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month which aims to spread awareness about the disease. Take a look at the article to know more.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve. It’s the most common form of optic nerve damage leading to vision loss.