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Glaucoma

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El glaucoma es un grupo de enfermedades que dañan el nervio principal del ojo. Todos los tipos de glaucoma pueden causar pérdida de visión y ceguera. Para entender cómo sucede esto, ayuda saber un poco sobre cómo funciona su ojo.

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