Targeting Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that affects vision and can lead to blindness. Treatment for glaucoma typically focuses on targeting intraocular pressure, which is the internal pressure inside the eye. Elevated intraocular pressure is a major risk factor for glaucoma, since it can damage the nerve cells of the optic nerve, leading to vision impairment and blindness. Intraocular pressure can be reduced using medications, laser treatments, or surgical procedures. All of these treatments seek to reduce the pressure inside the eye to keep it from damaging the optic nerve. By targeting intraocular pressure, doctors can slow or prevent the progression of glaucoma, preserving the patient’s vision.