Glaucoma is caused by degeneration of the optic nerve, which controls vision. The most common forms are primary open-angle glaucoma, caused by increased pressure within the eye (increased intraocular pressure), and low-tension (normal pressure) glaucoma. Glaucoma can be caused by cataracts, uveitis (inner eye inflammation), eye tumor, injury, or diabetes. About one-fourth of those […]

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