Question
How is glaucoma caused?
Answer
Glaucoma is a common and dangerous eye condition that can lead to blindness. It is characterized by abnormally high intraocular pressure, exceeding the range that the eye can tolerate, which damages the eye’s tissues and vision function, leading to optic nerve atrophy, narrowing of the field of vision, and a decline in vision. During an acute attack, patients may become completely blind within 24 to 48 hours.