Glaucoma is a chronic and progressive eye disease that damages the optic nerve, which is essential for transmitting visual information to the brain. This condition is often associated with an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP), although it can occur with normal IOP. Optic nerve damage leads to progressive loss of the visual field, typically starting in the periphery and progressing towards the center. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness.
There are several types of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma (the most common) and closed-angle glaucoma, each with different mechanisms and risk factors.
Please note that Bellevue clinics have all the latest technologies available to diagnose and monitor glaucoma cases.
