Acute And Chronic Glaucoma

Glaucoma is caused by two factors. It can be caused due to weakness in the optic nerve. In some people, glaucoma damage is due to high pressure in the eyes.

These two factors are mainly responsible for this condition. Glaucoma is a condition where the optic nerve is damaged at the point where it leaves the eye.More...

Elderly Glaucoma And Treatment

Our eyes have optic nerves which help us to see by carrying the images to the brain. When the optic nerve is damaged due to rise in pressure or weakening, we develop a condition called glaucoma. More...

Normal Tension Glaucoma And Effective Treatment Outcome

Glaucoma is a condition where the optic nerve gets damaged due to high pressure inside the eye. This can result in permanent loss of vision. However, normal tension glaucoma differs from the usual glaucoma due to its unique condition. The optic nerve gets damaged despite there being normal pressure inside the eye. The features of normal tension glaucoma are similar to primary open-angle glaucoma. More...

Treatment For Aged Of Glaucoma

Glaucoma occurs when the aqueous fluid pressure rises inside the eyes. The increasing fluid pressure damages the eye’s optic nerve which can result in vision loss. Everyone over the age of 60 is at risk of glaucoma. Scientific research has shown that people who are of African origin or with a family history of glaucoma are at a higher risk. More...