Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for people over the age of 60. Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve and typically happens due to fluid buildup in the front part of the eye. This fluid increases the pressure in the eye, creating damage to the optic nerve. Here are the causes, symptoms, and treatments for glaucoma.

Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to your eye’s optical nerve—the nerve that connects the eye to the brain—and causes blindness. There are different types of glaucoma, but the most common types often have few to no symptoms other than loss of vision. This why most people don’t know they have the disease.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults. The best way to minimize these risks is with preventative treatment early on. Eye drops are typically the first step in the treatment process, depending on how far the condition has progressed. Let’s take a look at what eye drops are used for glaucoma, along with other potential solutions.

Glaucoma isn’t always caused by elevated eye pressure. But it’s a significant risk factor.

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