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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 a complicated eye disease where damage to the optic nerve results in vision loss. Typically the condition is classified as either primary open angle glaucoma where no symptoms occur until significant vision loss has occurred, or angle closure glaucoma where certain noticeable symptoms occur followed by very rapid vision impairment. If untreated, glaucoma will eventually cause complete loss of vision.