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What Is Glaucoma |
| Glaucoma encompasses a number of conditions that are characterized by a particular pattern of blindness involving optic nerve damage and visual field loss. Most, but not all, of the conditions involve increased intraocular pressure (IOP) within the eye, which is by far, the most common risk factor for vision loss due to
glaucoma. This increased pressure damages the optic nerve and can result in a progressive loss of peripheral vision leading to blindness if not properly diagnosed and treated. |
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| It is a serious condition of the eye affecting approximately two percent of the population. It has robbed millions of people of their eyesight. If left untreated, it can cause total, irreversible blindness. Glaucoma can strike anyone, but it need not cause blindness. If glaucoma is found early and treated properly, your eyesight can be preserved. Early diagnosis is the key to prevention of blindness from glaucoma. |
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| Glaucoma is characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss. Typically, it involves increased pressure inside the eye that affects the delicate tissues of the optic nerve. Early detection and treatment are the keys to preventing unnecessary vision loss.
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