The term glaucoma really refers to a group of conditions which can damage the optic nerve in a typical pattern ie optic disc cupping and atrophy. Although Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is by far the commonest, there are many other types of glaucoma including:
Less Common Types Of Glaucoma
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