Welcome to the homepage of the Glaucoma Group of the Swiss Ophthalmological Society.

Glaucoma affects around 70 million people worldwide, often without any early symptoms. This insidious eye condition can lead to vision loss without the sufferer realising it, and is one of the leading causes of blindness in the industrialised world. Elevated intraocular pressure is a major risk factor, but not everyone with high intraocular pressure goes on to develop glaucoma.

Regular check-ups with an optician are crucial to preventing the disease from progressing.

Early diagnosis and effective treatment can preserve vision and stabilise the field of vision.

Find out more about glaucoma, its diagnosis and treatment options on this website.

This information is intended for glaucoma patients and their families, as well as anyone interested in health and wellbeing.