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Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve. This damage can lead to vision loss and blindness. But with early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss.
Author: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Haupert, Christopher L, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Novick, Tara BSN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Seltman, Wendy MD
Date Last Reviewed: 09/01/2022
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