- Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises. However, with early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss.
The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers. It connects the retina to the brain. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. A healthy optic nerve is necessary for good vision.
Women were at 3 times greater risk thank men
Increasing age was a significant risk factor Almost all those with primary angle closure disease were unaware about the diseaseThe disease was symptom-less and only a comprehensive examination would help in timely diagnosis of the disease