Said to be a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years of age, glaucoma is often referred to as the 'silent thief of sight', because it progresses slowly and without noticeable symptoms until irreversible vision loss occurs. TheHealthSite.com
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Glaucoma is more common in the elderly but can develop at any age. Congenital glaucoma happens at birth while infantile glaucoma occurs in the first three years of life. Another form of glaucoma called juvenile glaucoma can happen to children up to ten years of age.
While more common in adults, glaucoma - a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness - can also affect infants and children, experts said on Friday.Although very rare in children, it can effectively damage nerves in the back .