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What is glaucoma? What are it's different types

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve of the eyes leading to loss of vision. It develops due to an increased level of intraocular pressure. It may also lead to complete blindness. The optic nerve damages due to the pressure built up by the deposit of extra fluid in the front part of the eye. It is one of the significant causes of blindness in the world. What are the different types of glaucoma? There are Five main types of glaucoma. They are: Primary open angle glaucoma: This is the most common type of glaucoma. This kind of glaucoma is caused when the eye cannot drain the right amount of fluid and this fluid deposits elevating the intraocular pressure. This type of glaucoma does not show any symptoms. It develops very slowly. If it is not cured, it can lead to gradual loss of vision. But if it is diagnosed early, medications can bring positive changes. Angle Closure Glaucoma or Acute Narrow-Angle Glaucoma: This kind of glaucoma ...