The human eye is one of the most complex organs in the body and can easily be taken for granted. It is an organ susceptible to various disorders such as glaucoma, which can ultimately lead to vision impairment and blindness. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. There is currently no cure for glaucoma. There are, however, treatment options such as medications, laser procedures, and surgery to slow the effects of glaucoma and prevent the progression of blindness. This article will present various glaucoma treatments and best nursing practices focused on evidence-based research. Glaucoma occurs when damage occurs to the optic nerve due to increased pressure in the eye. There are several classifications for glaucoma. The two most common classifications are open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma is called chronic glaucoma, in which aqueous fluid remains in the eye and builds up, increasing intraocular pressure. In angle-closure glaucoma, the drainage pathway is inhibited where symptoms arise rapidly causing blurred vision, which will then require emergency intervention (Smeltzer, Brunner, & Suddarth, 2010, p.1768-1769). For treatment, doctors' first choice is medications. The eyes are very sensitive to many drugs. Patients diagnosed with glaucoma are prescribed eye drops. Initially, prostaglandin analogues such as Xalatan® (Latanoprost) are prescribed. According to Watkinson (2010, p.20), it mentions how Xalatan® has low side effects and helps the aqueous fluid pass through the ciliary body by decreasing the pressure. The next set of medications given are topical beta-blockers such as... half of the article ...... ision. Nurses can then refer patients to rehabilitation and home care services to help them with their ADLs. (Wu, Guo, Xia, Lu, & Xi, 2011, p.806). Losing your sight is a horrible thought and processing the fact that blindness is occurring requires a huge amount of support from family and friends. Glaucoma has affected many people around the world. Glaucoma treatment has improved dramatically, becoming effective and safer. While there are many options for treating glaucoma, there is still no cure to completely prevent and eradicate the disease. Medication is still the best option for treating and controlling glaucoma. Nurses are encouraged to keep patients educated and aware of how to cope with the disease. The eye is such a vital part of human life and letting it deteriorate on its own without cause is something researchers should strive to fix.