Question
What is glaucoma? What are the symptoms?
Answer
Glaucoma is a condition that can cause damage to the optic nerve. When the intraocular pressure increases, it may lead to damage to the optic nerve fibers, resulting in field defects. Early, mild field defects are often not noticeable, but if the optic nerve is severely damaged, it can ultimately lead to blindness. Therefore, early glaucoma screening, diagnosis, and treatment are important measures for preventing optic nerve damage and blindness.