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The eye is one of the most important organs in the human body. It's also one of the most delicate. A lot of environmental and physiological factors can lead to low vision acuity.
But thankfully, there are treatments that can help cure these conditions.
Learn more about the common conditions.
Glaucoma is one of the most common eye conditions and affects around 2 per cent of people aged over 40 years. However it can be easily treated and managed if caught early enough.
There are 4 main types of glaucoma - the most widespread is chronic glaucoma. All types of glaucoma occur as a result of damage to the optic nerve which is caused by raised pressure in the eye. Pressure rises in the eye when the liquid produced by a layer of cells behind the iris cannot drain away properly or if too much liquid is produced. When the pressure increases it places a strain on the optic nerve, causing damage. Acute glaucoma occurs suddenly when there is a complete blockage of the fluid and this can cause permanent damage to the optic nerve if it is left untreated.
