What is Glaucoma? | What are the Causes, and Common Types of

What is Glaucoma? | What are the Causes, and Common Types of Glaucoma | CARE Hospitals

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which optic nerves is damaged causing irreversible vision loss Eye produces a fluid, Aqueous Humor, which flows through the anterior chamber This fluid nourishes the eye tissue And leaves the eye through a spongy meshwork Common Types of Glaucoma Open Angle Glaucoma ( Chronic Glaucoma ) Caused by a partial blockage of the Trabecular Meshwork If fluid flows slowly, pressure increases inside the eye This can damage the optic nerves, resulting in gradual vision loss Angle-Closure Glaucoma (Acute Glaucoma): Caused by sudden blockage of Trabecular Meshwork The pressure increases inside the eye rapidly It may lead to total blindness Causes of glaucoma Family History Age Uncontrolled Diabetes. Eye Injury Certain Medication such as Corticosteroids Farsightedness or hyperopia. High blood pressure Nearsightedness or myopia

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