Glaucoma l Episode 061

<p>There are two main forms of glaucoma that we’re discussing today, open angle and closed/narrow angle glaucoma. </p> <p>Open angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma. It is generally a progressive disease that is symptomless, until it affects vision. Peripheral and side vision is affected, leading to central vision loss and untreated it can cause total vision blindness.</p> <p>The effects of glaucoma cannot be reversed. But with treatment the progression of the disease can be slowed down or prevent permanent vision loss.</p> <p>Visit our website <a href='http://www.thenursingpostpodcast.com'>www.thenursingpostpodcast.com</a> for references or links for todays episode.</p>