Glaucoma – silent thief of sight

Glaucoma is also known as the “silent thief of vision” and is the second leading global cause of irreversible blindness. The Optic Nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain, suffers damage as the primary cause of vision loss. A proper amount of internal pressure must be maintained in the eyes. When intraocular pressure is at its ideal level, equal amounts of fluid are produced by the eyes and excreted. Glaucoma is a condition where raised intraocular pressure start damaging the optic nerve that can result in permanent blindness or vision impairment. To get it treated, it is best to undergo Glaucoma evaluation at Drishtideep Eye Institute, specially for those who have family members diagnosed and being treated for Glaucoma.