Glaucoma is when the optic nerve in the eye becomes damaged. The different stages of narrow angle glaucoma relate to the extent of the damage to the optic nerve and the level of pressure in the eye.

High eye pressure does not always cause glaucoma, but it is a significant risk factor. Lowering high eye pressure may reduce the risk, although glaucoma can also occur in people with typical eye ...

Typical eye pressure is between 10 mmHg and 20 mmHg. Eye pressure that’s associated with glaucoma is usually above 21 mmHg, but eye damage can develop at a lower or higher pressure for some people.

Eyes are the windows to the world, but vision can decline with age or other factors. Impairment of the eye’s drainage system can lead to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Over time, increased IOP ...

Glaucoma may be managed with medicated eye drops, laser procedures, and surgery to slow progression and reduce the risk of vision loss. Medicated eye drops, including prostaglandins and beta-blockers, ...

DURHAM, N.C. – When the eye’s drainage system clogs, pressure builds up and causes damage. The pressure can lead to glaucoma and vision loss. New research, published March 9 in the journal Immunity, ...