New Delhi, March 14 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) lists glaucoma as one of the leading reasons for irreversible blindness worldwide, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US states that it is the third largest cause of blindness. Glaucoma is an eye disease that progressively damages the optic nerve in our eyes, and yes, if left untreated, it can lead to blindness. While glaucoma cannot be cured, early detection and treatment can help you save your vision and hamper the progression of the disease. This World Glaucoma Week, it is essential to raise awareness about the importance of glaucoma prevention through regular eye check-ups, a healthy lifestyle, and protective measures.

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a disease ...