What Is Glaucoma?

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2. Causes of Glaucoma

In normal conditions, the fluid inside the eyeball known as aqueous humor stays within a certain pressure range, thanks to a mesh-like channel through which the fluid moves in and out.

If this fluid movement is compromised by a blockage in the channel, pressure can build up within the eyeball.

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