Glaucoma may progress despite treatment if eye pressure is not low enough for that individual eye. Other factors like poor…
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How I Think About Glaucoma
I think of glaucoma as a slow, silent risk to lifelong vision rather than just an eye pressure problem. The…
Understanding Glaucoma Progression: Stability vs Change
Glaucoma progression means gradual damage to the optic nerve over time, often without noticeable symptoms. The goal of care is…
Eye Pressure Variations
Intraocular pressure (IOP) or eye pressure is the most commonly identified risk factor for glaucoma. In addition, it is the only factor which can be modified, in patients of glaucoma. Decrease in IOP retards the progression of glaucoma, regardless of baseline IOPs. Moreover, eye pressure variations are known to worsen the disease over time.