Glaucoma, drawing


Illustration of a close-angle glaucoma : trabeculums are blocked due to the pupil which blocks the entrance. The aqueous humour does not drain normally. This leads to increased intraocular pressure, which deforms the optic disc and progressively destroys the optic nerve.


Size: 5883px × 5291px
Location: France
Photo credit: © JACOPIN / BSIP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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