Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve of the eye. It gets worse over time. It is often associated with a build-up of pressure in the eye. Glaucoma tends to run in families. You usually don't get it until later in life. Increased pressure in the eye, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which sends images to the brain. As the damage worsens, glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss or even total blindness within a few years.