Learn About Glaucoma
Glaucoma leads to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Elevated pressure in the eye is a risk factor, but even people with normal pressure can lose vision to glaucoma.
What Is Glaucoma? »
Understanding the basics of glaucoma is the first step to protecting your vision.
Types of Glaucoma »
Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases. The most common type is hereditary.
Common Types | Childhood Glaucoma | Traumatic Glaucoma | Normal Tension Glaucoma
Facts About Glaucoma »
- Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness
- There is no cure for glaucoma—yet
- Everyone is at risk
- There may be no symptoms
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Glaucoma Worldwide: A Growing Concern
The worldwide prevalence of glaucoma is increasing. This is due in part to the rapidly aging population. Vision loss from glaucoma greatly impacts the independence of many people who are part of this aging population. continue reading »