Damage To Optic Nerve In Glaucoma Patients May Indicate Significant Carotid Artery Narrowing
Monday, November 17, 2008 - 13:57
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.