H40: Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions characterized by damage to the optic nerve, the vital part that transmits images to one's brain. Typically, this damage results from an increased pressure in the eye which can occur for varying reasons, resulting in different types of Glaucoma. Common symptoms may include a gradual loss of peripheral vision, difficulty seeing in low light, eye pain, redness, blurred vision, or in severe cases, vision loss. Glaucoma is a progressive condition, meaning it may worsen over time without treatment, and primarily affects the eyes but may also influence the nervous system due to the intrinsic connection of the optic nerve to the brain. The disease generally has very slow progression and many people may not notice any symptoms until the disease has reached an advanced stage.