Glaucoma ögonsjukdom Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. This damage can lead to vision loss or blindness. The optic nerve sends visual information from your eye to the brain and is vital for good vision. Damage to the optic nerve is often related to high pressure in the eye. But glaucoma can happen even with typical eye pressure. 1 glaukom symtom 2 Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye's optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up and increases pressure inside the eye. Skip to main content. 3 glaukom behandling 4 When you receive a diagnosis of glaucoma, you're potentially facing lifelong treatment, regular checkups and the possibility of progressive vision loss. Meeting and talking with other people with glaucoma can be very helpful, and many support groups exist. 5 Glaucoma is an umbrella term for eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. The condition is caused by increased intraocular pressure (IOP). It results in vision loss and eventual blindness if not treated early. Glaucoma is typically asymptomatic until the advanced stages of the disease. 6 Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness if unrecognized or not adequately treated. While glaucoma can occur with high, normal or even low intraocular pressure, reduction of intraocular pressure is currently the only reliable treatment. 7 orsaker till högt tryck i ögat 8 We report on a year-old man who presented with bilateral subclinical keratoconus and juvenile glaucoma (JG). 9 Associated with glaucoma, vascular changes in the iris and a calcified vascular growth in the left occipital lobe of the brain, with right homonym-ous. 10 People with glaucoma have optic nerve damage from fluid buildup in their eye. Left untreated, this eye pressure can permanently affect vision. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. Treatments — including eyedrops, laser treatments and surgeries — can slow down vision loss and save your sight. 12