Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. As the pressure inside the eye builds up, the optic nerve is affected, which leads to its slow degradation and ultimately, its death. There are no early symptoms, no pain or frequently, even discomfort, while the sufferer’s vision gradually declines. Glaucoma is a chronic [...]
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Glaucoma – a chronic and incurable eye disease – is the second leading cause of blindness in the world
November 21st, 2009A patient describes glaucoma
September 5th, 2009Most of the people who suffer by glaucoma do know what it is all about. Here are a few words sent by one of the visitors of this site that describe the illness pretty well. The visitor also sent us some advice so I invite you to read the message. Glaucoma affects the optic nerve [...]
What is glaucoma?
August 31st, 2009Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that affect the optic nerve and involves a loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern. It is a type of optic neuropathy. Raised intraocular pressure is a significant risk factor for developing glaucoma (above 22 mmHg or 2.9 kPa). One person may develop nerve damage at [...]