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In itself, most types of glaucoma are not life-threatening. Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve. There are four types of glaucoma and they are all characterized by increased pressure within the eyeball, which is what causes damage to the optic nerve.
However, certain medications used to treat glaucoma can have life-threatening side-effects. It is important that, if one is taking such medications, one remains regularly monitored by a doctor. "Closed-angle" glaucoma can also be life-threatening.
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