There are usually no signs that you're developing glaucoma until vision loss occurs, which is why it's so important to have regular eye exams. Your eye doctor can diagnose and treat high IOP before it progresses to optic nerve damage and vision loss. Detailed symptom information is available in our Glaucoma article . Detailed descriptions of each type are available in our Glaucoma article . No, but it's important to treat glaucoma, because it can cause blindness.
Doctors usually prescribe special eye drops that reduce intraocular pressure.
These are used one or several times a day, depending on the medication. If the drops don't work, surgery may be the next step. Treatment details are available in our Glaucoma article . Studies have also shown vitamin C to reduce pressure in glaucoma patients' eyes. PNT involves draining intraocular pressure with a small device.