Why does untreated glaucoma cause blindness?

A. The lens darkens and accumulates debris.
B. Intraocular pressure increases and the vitreous body presses against the lens.
C. The choroid separates from the sclera.
D. The vitreous body presses against the retina and disrupts its blood supply.
E. Aqueous humor is not reabsorbed as quickly as it is produced.


D. The vitreous body presses against the retina and disrupts its blood supply.

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