Glaucoma is a degenerative condition of the eye that causes damage to the optic nerve and may eventually result in blindness. Glaucoma is the second highest cause of blindness globally.

No fewer than 1.8 million Nigerians of over 40 years suffer from glaucoma with almost 360,000 of them blind in both eyes.

Glaucoma treatment is available via corrective eye surgery. However, early detection can help to reduce the risk of damage to one’s optic nerve. Below are some of the early signs of glaucoma to help reduce the risk of greater eye damage: