Patient's question:
Many people are now suffering from glaucoma. What are the reasons that cause glaucoma?Doctor's answer:
Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is composed of many nerve fibers. When the intraocular pressure increases, it can lead to damage of the nerve fibers, resulting in visual field defects. Early and mild visual field defects are often difficult to detect. If the optic nerve is severely damaged, it can lead to blindness. Early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of glaucoma are key to preventing optic nerve damage and blindness.