Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of blindness. Glaucoma is an eye condition characterised by loss of vision due to damage of the optic nerve. The optic nerve carries sight images to the brain and any damage to the nerve results in damage to sight. If you have been diagnosed with Glaucoma, it does not mean you will go blind. Drops and sometimes operations can stabilise the glaucoma, and, with regular check-ups, you will be able to manage the condition. You will experience some degree of sight loss but it will be minimised with effective treatment. Treatment aims to reduce the pressure in the eye either by helping the fluid to drain away or by reducing the amount of fluid produced.
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