Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the development of increased pressure within the eye. If left untreated, glaucoma may damage the optic nerve, resulting in visual impairment and eventually blindness.

Reviewed last on: 9/16/2008
Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center , Seattle , WA . Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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