Articles (6)
Glaucoma is an eye condition where theoptic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain,becomes damaged. It can lead to loss of vision if not detected and treated early on.
Articles for Glaucoma
'I know of people whose eyesight got worse almost overnight'
Read about Linda Moore, who has had open angular glaucoma since she was 39.She runs the Poole Glaucoma Support Group, which supports people with glaucoma.
Causes
Find out why glaucoma happens, including what can increase your risk of developing the condition.
Diagnosis
Find out where to get tested for glaucoma and what tests may be carried out to diagnose the condition.
Introduction
Find out about glaucoma, including what it is, what the symptoms are, why it happens and how it's treated.
Symptoms
Find out about the main types of glaucoma, including open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma.
Treatment
Find out about the main treatments for glaucoma, including eye drops, laser treatment and surgery.
