Patient's question:
In daily life, one often hears the term glaucoma, and it is also mentioned when getting glasses. I would like to know how glaucoma is caused?Doctor's answer:
Glaucoma is a common and difficult-to-treat eye disease that develops rapidly, poses significant harm, and can cause blindness at any time. Its characteristic is that the intermittent or persistent increase in intraocular pressure exceeds the tolerance level of the eye, resulting in damage to various parts of the eye and visual function. This can lead to optic nerve atrophy, visual field constriction, and vision impairment. Blindness is only a matter of time, and complete blindness can occur within 24-48 hours during an acute episode.