Glaucoma depiction BrightFocus Foundation (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption The road to blindness via glaucoma: A depiction of how blockage of fluid flow in the trabecular meshwork, located near the cornea, can lead to pressure build-up in the aqueous humor of the eye, resulting in optic nerve and retinal damage. Credit BrightFocus Foundation Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.