Glaucoma

Glaucoma is not a single disease, but a group of progressive eye conditions that damage the optic nerve—the vital structure that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. This damage is often linked to increased intraocular pressure (IOP), although glaucoma can also occur even when eye pressure is within the normal range.

One of the key challenges with glaucoma is that it often develops silently. In its early stages, there may be no noticeable symptoms, which is why it is commonly referred to as the “silent thief of sight.” Vision loss usually begins in the peripheral (side) vision and progresses gradually. By the time central vision is affected, the damage is often advanced and irreversible.