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Glaucoma

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the of one, or both, of your eyes. This can result in . There are different types of glaucoma, but the most common type is open-angle glaucoma. Other less common types include angle-closure glaucoma, and congenital glaucoma.

You may not have any symptoms of glaucoma. Regular by an eye care provider can check for glaucoma and other to help protect your vision. Treatments that lower eye pressure help slow the disease. Without treatment, glaucoma can eventually lead to blindness.

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  1. Glaucoma (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the optic nerve of one, or both, of your eyes. This ... in vision loss. There are different types of glaucoma, but the most common type is open-angle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/glaucoma.html - Health Topics
  2. Glaucoma Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    Glaucoma Tests What are glaucoma tests? Glaucoma tests are eye tests that help diagnose glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage ... or prevent vision loss. Why do I need glaucoma testing? Anyone can get glaucoma. To protect your ... your treatment is working. What happens during a glaucoma test? Glaucoma tests are done as part of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/glaucoma-tests - Medical Tests
  3. Early-onset glaucoma 
    Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders in which the optic nerves connecting the eyes and the brain are progressively damaged. This damage can lead to reduction ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/early-onset-glaucoma - Genetics
  4. Glaucoma 
    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain. Most often, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001620.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tonometry 
    ... eyes. The test is used to screen for glaucoma . It is also used to measure how well glaucoma treatment is working. ... ulcers or eye infections , or a history of glaucoma in your family. Always tell your provider what ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003447.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. View How Glaucoma May Affect Vision (BrightFocus Foundation)  
    Glaucoma/Images ... Glaucoma ... BrightFocus Foundation ... See how glaucoma affects vision.
    https://www.brightfocus.org/glaucoma/how-glaucoma-may-affect-vision - External Health Links
  7. Glaucoma From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)  
    Glaucoma/Start Here ... Glaucoma ... Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, ...
    https://www.nei.nih.gov/.../eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma - External Health Links
  8. Glaucoma Treatments (BrightFocus Foundation)  
    Glaucoma/Treatments and Therapies ... Glaucoma ... BrightFocus Foundation ... The most common treatments for glaucoma are eye drops and, rarely, pills. Learn about the ...
    https://www.brightfocus.org/glaucoma/treatments - External Health Links
  9. Glaucoma: Symptoms and Causes (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Glaucoma/Start Here ... Glaucoma ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../symptoms-causes/syc-20372839?p=1 - External Health Links
  10. Types of Glaucoma From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)  
    Glaucoma/Start Here ... Glaucoma ... National Eye Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health ... Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss ...
    https://www.nei.nih.gov/.../glaucoma/types-glaucoma - External Health Links
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