Damage To Optic Nerve In Glaucoma Patients May Indicate Significant Carotid Artery Narrowing
Sunday, November 9, 2008 - 13:28
in Health & Medicine
Glaucoma is often associated with elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP) which can damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and even blindness. Medication and/or surgery allow patients to control their IOP, thus preventing the development of vision loss.
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