Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs GlaucomaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewGlaucoma 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.SymptomsEach type of glaucoma has different symptoms. They include slow vision loss, eye pain with nausea, and sudden visual disturbance.TreatmentsTreatments include eyedrops, medications, and surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use