Glaucoma is the most common cause of blindness in older adults. The condition involves damage to the eye’s optic nerve, and without treatment, it can lead to vision loss or blindness.

Dr. Ajay Sharma, Ophthalmologist, says, "Most people think that good central vision means healthy eyes, but glaucoma attacks the optic nerve, producing slow, irreversible damage.

In glaucoma, the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain is progressively damaged, often in association with elevated pressure inside the eye. If not diagnosed early enough, glaucoma can ...

Glaucoma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention Glaucoma is a group of disorders involving the optic nerve, often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure.

According to reports, there are 11.9 million cases of glaucoma in India. However, glaucoma prevalence varies across India, with rates ranging from 2.3 to 4.7% across various demographics and ...

Glaucoma is a common eye condition that affects people as they get older. It occurs when fluid does not drain from the eye, increasing pressure and the risk of damage to the optic nerve.

Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60, is caused by optic nerve damage. Often, increased pressure inside the eye (called intraocular pressure or IOP) is ...

This increased pressure causes damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision loss. 2. Closed-angle glaucoma: It is less common but more severe.

Glaucoma is a common eye condition, particularly in older adults typically caused by optic nerve compression and pressure in the eye. The prevalence of glaucoma in the Western world is generally ...