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Why does open-angle glaucoma occur?

◦ Decreased production of aqueous humor
◦ Increased production of vitreous humor
◦ Obstructed outflow of aqueous humor
◦ Excessive destruction of vitreous humor

Question 2

How can glaucoma cause blindness?

◦ Infection of the cornea
◦ Pressure on the optic nerve
◦ Opacity of the lens
◦ Obstruction of the venous return from the retina
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