Increase in Glaucoma Cases: 20% of Patients Suffer Due to Stress Caused by Unhealthy Lifestyles The rising stress levels caused by changing lifestyles are increasingly contributing to various health issues, including glaucoma. Among patients aged between 25 and 50, 20% are facing the challenge of glaucoma due to stress. Glaucoma is a condition that occurs when the structure responsible for draining fluid from the eye is either malfunctioning or improperly formed, leading to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). If not treated in time, this elevated pressure can damage the optic nerve and retinal fibers, potentially resulting in permanent blindness. The eye continuously produces a fluid called aqueous humor, which lubricates certain parts of the eye. This fluid is absorbed into the blood vessels, maintaining a balance between production and absorption. The pressure generated by this fluid within the eye is known as intraocular pressure (IOP). Working night shifts, sleep deprivation, a h