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Glaucoma, in public eye pressure glaucoma, also known as glaucoma, is a serious eye disease that can damage the optic nerve and lead to irreversible vision loss. If not diagnosed early, it can lead to permanent blindness. Glaucoma typically progresses insidiously and often threatens eye health without presenting any symptoms.
Frequently asked questions?
What is Glaucoma (Eye Pressure)?
Glaucoma, commonly known as "Eye Pressure" or "Blackwater Disease," is damage to the optic nerve caused by frequent elevations in intraocular pressure. This results in a gradual narrowing of a person's field of vision. Glaucoma, an insidious disease that manifests itself in the most advanced stages, can cause severe, irreparable damage to the optic nerve if diagnosed late.
Who is Affected by Glaucoma?
People with higher than normal intraocular pressure have a higher risk of developing glaucoma; however, high intraocular pressure does not mean that everyone will develop glaucoma.
The risk of glaucoma increases in people over the age of 40.
Glaucoma may be linked to genetics. People with a family history of glaucoma are at higher risk of developing the disease. In other words, one or more genes may be affected, making them more susceptible to the disease.
Patients with diabetes and hypothyroidism (goiter) have a higher risk of developing glaucoma.
Serious eye injuries can cause elevated intraocular pressure. Other risk factors include retinal detachment, eye tumors, and eye infections such as chronic uveitis or iritis. Some eye surgeries can also trigger the development of secondary glaucoma.
The incidence of glaucoma is approximately doubled in myopia, which is generally known as nearsightedness.
The risk of glaucoma increases in people over the age of 40.
Glaucoma may be linked to genetics. People with a family history of glaucoma are at higher risk of developing the disease. In other words, one or more genes may be affected, making them more susceptible to the disease.
Patients with diabetes and hypothyroidism (goiter) have a higher risk of developing glaucoma.
Serious eye injuries can cause elevated intraocular pressure. Other risk factors include retinal detachment, eye tumors, and eye infections such as chronic uveitis or iritis. Some eye surgeries can also trigger the development of secondary glaucoma.
The incidence of glaucoma is approximately doubled in myopia, which is generally known as nearsightedness.
What Causes Glaucoma?
The inability to drain the intraocular fluid, which is secreted within the eye and necessary for nourishment, causes increased pressure within the eye. This increased intraocular pressure, in turn, damages optic nerve cells.