Glaucoma is a serious and progressive eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause permanent vision loss if not treated early on.
The field of vision gradually decreases, but a lot of people don’t notice the symptoms for some time since the brain compensates for the loss of vision.
Glaucoma is not visible in the eye itself. It’s generally detected through a visit to the optician or another eyecare professional.
If glaucoma appears in one eye, it will generally also appear in the other eye.
To diagnose glaucoma, you measure eye pressure and visual fields, and assess the condition of the optic nerve.
The damage already caused to the eye can’t be repaired, but treatment can slow the progression of the disease and reduce the risk of worsening damage.
This is most commonly done through eyedrops that lower eye pressure, but laser treatment can also be used.
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