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Whether elevated pressure is truly dangerous depends on the individual sensitivity of the optic nerve. Some people tolerate higher pressures well, while others develop damage even at normal pressure levels.
Glaucoma diagnostics include pressure measurement (tonometry), OCT to analyze the optic nerve, and a visual field examination. Only the combination of these tests provides a complete picture.
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Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the Western world – around 500,000 people are affected in Germany alone. You can find out more about the topic in this blog post!
