Glaucoma: An Issue of Ophthalmology Clinics

The eye diseases that result in damage to the optic nerve and cause vision loss are classified as glaucoma. The primary types of glaucoma are open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma usually develops gradually over time. It is not painful. Closed-angle glaucoma may develop gradually or may appear suddenly. It involves severe eye pain, redness in the eye and blurred vision. The vision loss caused due to it is permanent. Diagnostic methods include tonometry, gonioscopy…