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Glaucoma can be defined as a group of disorders that lead to progressive optic nerve damage which later cause loss of nerve tissue resulting to vision loss. Glaucoma is often linked to increased internal eye pressure (ocular hypertension). If glaucoma goes untreated, or uncontrolled, it first causes peripheral vision loss and later can cause full blindness. Glaucoma Stats and Facts       ·          Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness across the world. Glaucoma can cause blindness if it is left untreated. However, about 10% of glaucoma patients who receive proper treatment still lose their vision.       ·          Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness (behind cataracts) across the globe.       ·          Glaucoma has no cure and once vision is lost it cannot be regained. With surgery or medications further loss of vision can be halted. Glaucoma is a chronic condition which requires monitoring for life. Diagnosis for this condition is