When teaching a client about glaucoma,the nurse explains that both open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma can result in blindness because:

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Both open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve, which can eventually lead to blindness. Pressure builds up within the eye, damaging the nerve fibers that transmit visual information to the brain. Hemorrhaging or detachment of the retina are not primary factors in the development of glaucoma.

When Teaching a Client About Glaucoma,the Nurse Explains That Both