Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness. Around 4.5 million people become blind due to glaucoma, worldwide. As per estimation, 20 million cases of glaucoma have been increased since 2010 and by 2020 this number will increase up to 80 million. Glaucoma is a group of diseases and can occur at any age but is more common in older peoples. Sadly, the vision loss due to glaucoma can’t be recovered. Mainly, there are 2 types of glaucoma: 1. Open angle glaucoma 2. Angle closure glaucoma Major Risk Factors: 1. High internal eye pressure 2.
Over age 60 3. Family history 4. Eye injury 5. Diabetes Preventive Measures: Time to time eye examination, exercise, use of eyedrop and protection of eyes could be the best preventive measures for the glaucoma. Treatment: 1. Medications 2. Laser surgery 3. Trabeculectomy 4. …
