March 2025 is WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK
- Malinda Halley
- Mar 14, 2025
- 1 min read
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide. It causes permanent damage to the optic nerve which can lead to irreversible blindness. Glaucoma’s nicknames are “the silent disease” and “the sneak thief of sight” as in the early stages, there are no symptoms*, no pain and no signs and therefore routine eye examinations are essential to detect this condition early.
The World Glaucoma Association’s theme for World Glaucoma Week is:
UNITING FOR A GLAUCOMA FREE WORLD
What can you do?
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, develop a supportive community that includes your optometrist, your ophthalmologist, your GP and family, friends and support groups to ensure your eye health is being well-looked after.
If you have a family member with glaucoma, the risk of developing glaucoma in the future is higher, therefore let them know to book an annual eye examinations to assist with early detection.
If you are not under the care of an optometrist, or haven’t had a comprehensive eye exam in the last 1-2 years, book in for an eye examination to ensure you are not at risk of developing glaucoma.
Together, as a community, we can support and educate each other about glaucoma and contribute to a glaucoma-free world.
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For more information, visit: https://www.worldglaucomaweek.org/ or https://glaucoma.org.au/
(* There is a small sub-group of glaucoma called acute angle closure with sudden onset of pain, redness, smoky vision, nausea or vomiting)
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collated by Dr Annie Tran, Optometrist
BSci MClinOptom GradCertAdvCL
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