glaucoma
Research Topic
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Research problems linked to this topic
- Glaucoma is a chronic progressive optic neuropathy which is characterized by typical optic disc and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) changes with correlating visual field defects wherein intraocular pressure (IOP) is a major risk factor.
- Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is the second commonest cause of blind registration in the United Kingdom and affects approximately 70 million people worldwide.