Why is it important to recognize glaucoma?

Recognizing glaucoma is essential for several reasons:

1. Because it is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60 years of age.
2. Because it is the second leading cause of blindness in developed countries.
3. Because it shows no symptoms.
4. Because it causes irreversible and progressive damage to the optic nerve.
5. Because its lack of control leads to visual field loss.
6. Because it has a genetic predisposition.
7. Because in people over 40 years of age, diabetes, myopia, arterial hypertension and cardiovascular diseases condition its onset.
8. Because it is a chronic disease.
9. Because it can be prevented with an early diagnosis.
10. Because the correct treatment is essential for the control of the disease.