Glaucoma
A group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and can cause irreversible vision loss.
OphthalmologyIntermediate
Based on MedlinePlus en español — Glaucoma. Original educational summary, read by a medical doctor and confirmed reliable, pending formal approval. Not medical advice.
LearnLearning outcomes
- Explain damage to the optic nerve.
- Explain a silent disease with few warning signs.
- Explain who is at risk and how it is detected.
- Explain protecting the remaining vision.