Glaucoma can lead to blindness due to:

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Glaucoma is caused by increased pressure due to the buildup of fluid in the eye. This pressure can damage the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. Over time, this damage can lead to irreversible vision loss and even blindness. Thickening and clouding of the lens (option A) is a common symptom of cataracts, not glaucoma. Blood vessels gradually covering all of the retinal surface (option B) is not a typical feature of glaucoma, although it can occur in certain retinal disorders. Thinning of the layers of the retina and rupturing of blood vessels (option C) can be seen in some retinal conditions, but it is not a hallmark of glaucoma.

Glaucoma Can Lead to Blindness Due To