Glaucoma
Glaucoma:
is a group of eye diseases that progressively damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eyes to the brain.
Glaucoma is frequently associated with increased pressure inside the eye, although optic nerve damage can also occur when eye pressure remains within normal limits.
According to the National Eye Institute, individuals with diabetes are at greater risk for developing glaucoma than the general population. In many cases, glaucoma develops gradually and may not cause noticeable symptoms during its early stages.