Glaucoma is an eye disease in which fluid pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve. It can lead to blindness. Over the years, many medicines have been developed to reduce the fluid pressure and help take away the fear of blindness.
Disease: Glaucoma
Last update: July 2009
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FAQ: What does the future hold?
There are now more medicines and surgical options available than ever before. The healthcare need is for more screening so that more patients can benefit from available treatment. Recently, genes that may predispose someone to glaucoma have been discovered. This may pave the way for early genetic testing and diagnosis.