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  What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition that affects the optic nerve. This increases the pressure inside the eye. This, in turn, damages the connection between the optic nerve and the brain, resulting in permanent vision loss . Symptoms and types of glaucoma There are two main types of glaucoma: Open-angle glaucoma Angle-closure glaucoma Open-angle glaucoma: This is more common and difficult to detect. People do not experience serious symptoms, but patients lose their vision and can lose it completely if not treated . It is estimated that more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma. Angle-closure glaucoma: This is a very common, but easy point. Symptoms include immediate loss of vision, eye pain, very red eyes, and nausea. Vision and no treatment have proven successful in restoring lost vision. Because it is so common, it affects no more than 10% every year. Risk for glaucoma? A survey for the Glaucoma Research Foundation found that 74% of more than 1,000 people surveyed