Glaucoma - the significant challenge for the healthcare system in Poland

• Main Authors: Natalia Osial (Author), Agnieszka Kaczyńska (Author), Adrianna Gorecka (Author), Piotr Stępień (Author), Dorota Pożarowska (Author), Tomasz Żarnowski (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Kazimierz Wielki University, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Glaucoma is a group of optic neuropathies characterized by progressive degeneration of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and visual field loss. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. The World Health Organization classifies it as a social and civilization dise...