Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can lead to vision loss or blindness by damaging the optic nerve at the back of the eye. This damage typically occurs due to increased pressure caused by fluid buildup in the front part of the eye, harming the optic nerve over time. Glaucoma ranks as the second most common cause of blindness globally (next to cataracts), affecting over 3 million Americans.
The Essential Guide
Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
Affecting over 3 million Americans, glaucoma is an eye disease that can lead to vision loss or blindness caused by fluid buildup in the front of the eye.
Save
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness next to cataracts. Illustration by The Epoch Times
Medically reviewed by
