What is glaucoma? | NHS

Glaucoma is an eye condition where the main nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It can cause vision loss if it's not diagnosed and treated early.

In this video, an eye specialist discusses what glaucoma is and treatment options available.

For more information on glaucoma, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/glaucoma/

00:00 - 0:16 - What is glaucoma?
0:17 - 0:35 Who does glaucoma affect?
0:36 - 0:57 Why it's important to get an eye test
0:58 - 1:32 Glaucoma symptoms
1:33 - 1:41 When to go to A&E
1:42 - 1:49 When to call 111
1:50 - 2:11 Types of glaucoma
2:12 - 3:03 Treatment
3:04 - 3:09 When to see a GP or optician
3:10 - 3:23 More information on glaucoma

Special thanks to Moorfield's Eye Hospital @moorfieldseye and Glaucoma UK @GlaucomaUK.