👀 What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can lead to vision loss and blindness. It is caused by damage to the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain.

👉 What are the risk factors:
Risk factors for glaucoma include age, especially over the age of 60, family history, high IOP, African-American or Hispanic heritage, diabetes, and previous eye injury.

👉 What is the treatment:
Treatment for glaucoma typically involves lowering IOP to reduce further damage to the optic nerve. This can be accomplished through the use of medications, laser therapy, or surgery. In some cases, a combination of treatments may be used.

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