What is primary open-angle glaucoma?

Primary open-angle glaucoma

is a type of glaucoma that is characterized by decreased vision, visual field defects, eye swelling, etc. Primary open-angle glaucoma is caused by elevated intraocular pressure, eye damage, nutritional deficiency, and may damage the optic nerve. Timely active medication and surgical treatment can effectively alleviate it. If not timely standardized treatment may occur visual function and visual field damage continue to progress, resulting in blindness. Therefore, patients with vision decline should seek medical attention in time to prevent adverse consequences.