What is Glaucoma? A Comprehensive Guide for those who might be or are suffering.

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Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of irreversible blindness worldwide, but it’s also one of the most manageable when diagnosed early. This guide explains, in plain language, what glaucoma is, how it’s diagnosed, the standard treatments, the role (and limits) of eye drops and lasers, and answers the specific questions you asked: Where does Accentrix Solution for Injection fit in? Can eye injection be useful for glaucoma?

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is not a single disease but a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the bundle of nerve fibers that carries visual information from the eye to the brain. Although there are many types, the most common form in adults is primary open-angle glaucoma, in which drainage of fluid from the eye is impaired over time, causing increased pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP). The raised pressure (or other non-pressure-related mechanisms) injures the optic nerve, leading to progressive, permanent loss of peripheral vision and, if untreated, central vision. Early disease may be symptomless, which is why screening and regular eye exams are important.