Glaucoma

Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the back of the eye to the brain. Although glaucoma may not present symptoms in the early stages, permanent vision loss can eventually occur.

The primary way to treat glaucoma and prevent or slow the progression of vision loss is by decreasing eye pressure. Medications and eye drops can often achieve this; however, in some patients, laser treatment or surgery may be required to lower eye pressure to a safer range.