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Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes progressive loss of nerve fibers in the optic nerve, whose proper functioning is essential to see neatly. Among its causes are various, include vascular disease and high blood pressure. As it is a generative disease, it is important to make an early diagnosis. In this regard, experts advise check out the view from the 40 years, although the age of highest risk for glaucoma is established after 60 years. Although the vision waning because of this disease can not be retrieved, it can prevent progression of glaucoma by decreasing the intraocular pressure. This can be accomplished, according to the patient and the medical recommendations to the administration of drugs with laser techniques or noninvasive surgery.

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