Eye Health: What is Glaucoma?
is a condition that causes deterioration to the optic nerve of the eye and tends to get worse over time. Glaucoma is related to the build-up of pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life. The heavy pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to the brain. If damage to the pick never from high…