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Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can lead to damage of the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma may cause vision loss if left untreated. It has been called the "silent thief of sight" because the loss of vision usually occurs slowly over a long period of time. A major risk factor for glaucoma is increased pressure within the eye, known as intraocular pressure (IOP). It is associated with old age, a family history of glaucoma, and certain medical conditions or the use of some medications. The word glaucoma comes from the Ancient Greek word

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Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve (which sends visual information from your eye to your brain) and can cause vision loss if left untreated. It's often called the "silent thief of sight" because vision loss typically happens slowly over time, and increased eye pressure is a major risk factor, with age, family history, and certain medical conditions increasing your chances of developing it.

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Medical condition (new).name: Glaucoma
Medical condition (new).image: Acute angle closure glaucoma.JPG
Medical condition (new).caption: Acute angle-closure glaucoma of a person's right eye (shown at left). Note the mid-sized pupil, which is non-reactive to light, and redness of the white of the eye.
Medical condition (new).field: Ophthalmology, optometry
Medical condition (new).onset: Gradual, or sudden
Medical condition (new).risks: Increased pressure in the eye, family history, high blood pressure
Medical condition (new).diagnosis: Dilated eye examination
Medical condition (new).differential: Uveitis, trauma, keratitis, conjunctivitis
Medical condition (new).treatment: Medication, laser, surgery
Medical condition (new).frequency: 6–67 million