Glaucoma
Glaucoma is currently one of the world's leading causes of irreversible blindness.
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- The vast majority of glaucomas are completely symptom-free.
- 1) Ocular hypertension, a major risk factor for the development and progression of glaucoma, usually causes no symptoms.
- 2) Visual function defects are initially peripheral and usually do not affect the detailed central vision we tend to notice most.
Unfortunately, none.
The vast majority of glaucomas are completely symptom-free. Several factors contribute to this:
1) Ocular hypertension, a major risk factor for the development and progression of glaucoma, usually causes no symptoms.
2) Visual function defects are initially peripheral and usually do not affect the detailed central vision we tend to notice most.
3) Several compensatory sensory mechanisms mask our perception of visual loss.
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Dr. Nuno Lopes · Patient information
Editorial presentation updated on 27 October 2026. Your team's individual instructions take priority.
