What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the optic nerve usually from a higher than normal pressure in the eye, though there are types of glaucoma with normal ocular pressure (normal tension glaucoma). Symptoms of glaucoma don’t usually appear until there’s been vision loss and many people don’t realize they have the disease until it’s discovered in a routine eye exam. Many people believe it is a senior citizen’s issue but that’s not the case. (You can read more about that here.) If untreated, it can cause irreversible damage to your vision and lead to blindness. Treatment may include eye drops, laser, or surgical intervention in advanced cases.