PRIMARY OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA: FAILURES IN SCREENING AND TREATMENT ADHERENCE AS DETERMINANTS OF THE RISK OF VISUAL LOSS
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) causes progressive and irreversible optic nerve damage, often remaining asymptomatic until relevant visual field loss has occurred. This narrative review analyzes how failures in early detection and inadequate treatment adherence contribute to preventable visual loss, while distinguis...