A comprehensive guide to fully understanding glaucoma and its
affects on those who receive treatment versus those who don't.
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eyes’
optic nerves. Damage does not become noticeable until
significant damage has occurred and if not treated could lead to
severe vision loss or even blindness. Glaucoma is usually
present with high intraocular pressure, pressure in the eyes,
and results in a loss of peripheral vision. Early detection
through eye exams will greatly help slowing down the disease.
Forms of Glaucoma - Normal-tension Glaucoma – occurs when there
is optic nerve damage and loss of vision even with intraocular
pressure within a normal range - Angle-closure Glaucoma –
Increase in eye intraocular pressure due either to too much
fluid being produced in the eye or to fluid not being able to
exit the eye due to a blockage of the meshwork inside the eye.
This can cause pain, headaches, nausea, red eyes, blurred eyes
and vision loss. According to the NEI, “Th