
By Tammie Caldwell Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve of the eyes and can result in vision loss and blindness. However, with early detection and treatment, you can protect your eyes against serious vision loss. The goal of any treatment to lower your eye pressure, lower the amount of fluid produced in your eyes and improve drainage of fluid in your eyes. Glaucoma cannot be cured and damaged caused by this disease cannot be reversed, but treatment and regular checkups can prevent vision loss in people with early glaucoma. If vision loss has already occurred, treatment...