Glaucoma is a serious and lifelong eye disease that can lead to vision loss if not adequately treated and controlled. It is characterized by damage to a part of the eye called the optic nerve often due to increased intraocular pressure. There are several treatment options aimed at preventing further disease progression and loss of vision due to glaucoma.

Glaucoma can usually be treated and controlled using medicine(s), laser surgery, standard surgery, or a combination of these treatments. Medicines (eye drops) are typically the first step in the treatment of glaucoma patients.