We have often heard the term “glaucoma” but what is glaucoma? What does it mean? A condition in which the optic nerve of the eye gets damaged is called glaucoma. If not treated at the right moment it gets worse over time. It’s often linked to a build-up of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma is said to be a hereditary disease, it runs in families. It usually doesn’t happen till the time you get old. The increased pressure in your eye, called intraocular pressure, can damage your optic nerve, which sends images to your brain. If the damage worsens, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss or even total blindness within a few years.
Glaucoma has no early symptoms or pain. It is advised to visit your eye doctor regularly so that you can diagnose and treat glaucoma before you have long-term vision loss. If you lose vision, it can’t be back. But lowering eye pressure can help you keep the sight you have. People with glaucoma who have treatment plans are advised to have a regular eye exam so that they can keep their vision.
What is glaucoma? How is it caused? The fluid inside your eye, called aqueous humour, usually flows out of your eye through a mesh-like channel. If this channel gets blocked, or the eye is producing too much fluid, the liquid builds up. It is difficult for experts to tell you what causes this blockage. This disease can be inherited.
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