Glaucoma is a disease that is important for vision and damages the optic nerve. This abnormally high pressure in your eye is causing damage.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over 60. It can occur at any age, but is more common in older adults. Many forms of glaucoma have no warning signs. Since it progresses gradually, a change in vision may not be noticed.
Because vision loss due to glaucoma cannot be compensated for, it is important to have regular eye exams that include measurements of your eye pressure so that it can be diagnosed in its early stages and treated appropriately. Vision loss can be slowed or prevented if glaucoma is detected early. People experiencing glaucoma should be under continuous treatment.
resources
mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/glaucoma
