What is glaucoma?

Also known as: glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition that occurs due to high pressure in the eye and damage to the optic nerve. It leads to vision problems, eye pain, redness and can ultimately cause blindness with time.

Reviewed by: Luxme Hariharan, MD

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