Glaucoma

Updated: 2017-06-13

Overview

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can cause blindness. The nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged, usually due to high eye pressure.

Symptoms

Each type of glaucoma has different symptoms. They include slow vision loss, eye pain with nausea, and sudden visual disturbance.

Treatments

Treatments include eyedrops, medications, and surgery.