Symptoms To Risk Factors: All You Need To Know About Glaucoma

We recently have observed World Glaucoma Day on 12th March, 2024 the second leading cause of blindness and the leading cause of irreversible blindness, Let's know about the risk factors and symptoms.

All You Need To Know About Glaucoma (Image Source: Getty)

Glaucoma: It is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, gradually leading to vision loss if left untreated. It is the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide and the leading cause of irreversible blindness. It's often referred to as the "silent thief of sight" due to its slow progression over time. (Image source: getty images)

Risk Factors: Elevated intraocular pressure, advancing age, family history, refractive errors, and certain systemic diseases like diabetes and hypertension are identified as risk factors for developing glaucoma. (Image source: getty images)