Patient's question:
What is glaucoma?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the situation you described: Glaucoma is an eye condition caused by various reasons leading to elevated intraocular pressure, optic nerve atrophy, and visual field defects. This disease can cause severe eye pain, dizziness, headaches, nausea, and vomiting, making it a medical emergency in ophthalmology that requires early and timely treatment. If treatment is not prompt, it can easily lead to the control of the optic nerve, resulting in optic nerve atrophy and irreversible damage to vision.