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APDA: Glaucoma and Parkinson’s Disease

June 3, 2026 By Parkinson's Community Help

Woman getting eye exam
Woman getting eye exam

Glaucoma is a very common eye condition that affects people as they age. Today, we will delve into this condition and its association with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and PD medications.

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve.

Aqueous humor is the fluid located within the eye. Your eye is constantly producing aqueous humor. At the same time, the aqueous humor drains out through a structure in the eye called the drainage angle. Usually there is an exact balance between production and drainage; there is no fluid buildup, and the pressure in the eye remains normal.

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