Question
In everyday life, we occasionally hear the term “glaucoma” and it’s also mentioned during eye exams. I’d like to know what causes glaucoma?
Answer
Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by elevated or intermittent intraocular pressure. Abnormal increases in intraocular pressure can manifest in various symptoms depending on the underlying cause. Persistent high intraocular pressure can damage various tissues in the eye and its visual function, leading to vision loss and narrowing of the field of vision, even resulting in blindness.