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Human eye cross-sectional view. Courtesy NIH National Eye Institute The pink rim of disc contains nerve fibers. The white cup is a pit with no nerve fibers. As glaucoma advances, the cup enlarges until it occupies most of the disc area. Courtesy AgingEye Times Glaucoma is a group of diseases of the optic nerve involving loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy. Although raised intraocular pressure is a significant risk factor for developing ...
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Glaucoma Articles
- Eye Drops May Delay or Prevent Glaucoma in African Americans at Higher Risk
... Eye drops that reduce elevated pressure inside the eye can delay or possibly prevent the onset of glaucoma in African Americans at higher risk for developing the disease, researchers have found. This ...
Resources
- Advances in Glaucoma Treatment (Cleveland Clinic)
- African-Americans at Special Risk (Glaucoma Research Foundation)