What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness. However, with early detection and treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss. The most common type of Glaucoma is Open angle.

The optic nerve

The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers. It connects the retina to the brain (see diagram above). A healthy optic nerve is necessary for good vision.