Know More About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness. What are the risk factors for glaucoma ? — Intraocular pressure This is the most important risk factor for glaucoma. Hence is the intraocular pressure is raised this needs to be lowered by appropriate medication. The normal intraocular pressure ranges from 11 to 21 mmHg. — People above 60 years of age — People of Asian descent are at higher risk of angle closure glaucoma — Family history of glaucoma increases the risk for glaucoma — Being very myopic ...