Which of the following conditions of the eye is caused by increased intraocular pressure?

Correct option is D

Sol. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases caused by increased intraocular pressure (IOP), leading to optic nerve damage and vision loss. It can be open-angle glaucoma (chronic and progressive) or angle-closure glaucoma (sudden and severe). If untreated, glaucoma can lead to permanent blindness.
Explanation of Each Option:
· Cataract: Incorrect; clouding of the eye’s lens, not related to intraocular pressure.
· Trachoma: Incorrect; an infectious eye disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, leading to scarring and blindness.
· Myopia: Incorrect; nearsightedness, a refractive error unrelated to intraocular pressure.
· Glaucoma: Correct answer; caused by increased intraocular pressure, damaging the optic nerve.