One of the most common causes of permanent vision loss is glaucoma. Due to poverty, a lack of access to medical treatment, and a lack of knowledge, developing nations bear a disproportionate burden of illness. The incidence, causes, and treatment of glaucoma are all discussed in this article. Glaucoma, developing nations, prevalence, risk factors, and treatment were among the keywords utilized in the search. According to the findings, glaucoma is more common in regions of the world that are still emerging from poverty, such as sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Although glaucoma's risk factors are comparable everywhere, poverty, restricted healthcare access, and inadequate education all increase that risk in poorer nations. This makes it difficult to treat glaucoma patients in these areas because of the few medical resources and inadequate healthcare infrastructure. Preventing permanent vision loss requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. To better treat glaucoma in low-income countries, community-based screening initiatives and primary healthcare provider training are required.

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Abdulaziz M Alotaibi

Senior Optometrist, Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia