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Multimedia. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is vital to good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults.
Glaucoma is an eye condition that is caused by increased intraocular pressure. Normal range for eye pressure is between 10- to 21-mm HG. Types of glaucoma include open-angle glaucoma and narrow-angle glaucoma. Both types cause the normal range for eye pressure to rise, but the latter is a medical emergency and occurs very suddenly.