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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms, and once vision is lost, it’s permanent. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, as much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person even noticing!

What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages. In glaucoma, vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain.

Vision loss caused by glaucoma begins with peripheral or side vision, so if you have glaucoma, you may not notice anything until significant vision is lost. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Then, if you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately.

Continue reading for more information and warning signs of Glaucoma

View our information sheet on Glaucoma

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The SightConnection store carries a variety of products to make you and your loved ones’ lives easier and to enhance your independence, despite living with vision loss. Shop our secure online store 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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