𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐀
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that is generally characterized by damage to the optic nerve that causes gradual vision loss. People who have high eye pressure are at a higher risk for glaucoma. The majority of cases result from elevated pressure inside the eye called intraocular pressure or IOP. However, other conditions such as trauma to the eye or reduced blood flow can also lead to glaucoma. There are several types of glaucoma known. The major types are either categorized as open-angle or angle-closure. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 - 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮 Open-angle is caused by the slow clogging of the drainage canals which increases eye pressure. The slow draining fluid creates pressure that pushes on the optic nerve. This causes a gradual rise in intraocular pressure that slowly leads to peripheral or side vision loss, before eventually affecting central vision. There are often no early signs or symptoms of the condition and many people are unaware they have glau...
