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Glaucoma
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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions, the common feature of which is characteristic damage of the optic nerve which transmits light signals to the brain. Left untreated, glaucoma can cause irreversible vision loss. Currently, the only established modifiable risk factor for glaucoma is elevated pressure inside the eye.
Glaucoma falls under the Eyes & Vision category.
