Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a specific pattern of diseases that damage the optic nerve and cause irreversible blindness. The optic nerve carries the images we see to the brain. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among older people in the U.S. Sometimes called the "silent thief of sight," glaucoma can affect a person's sight before they realize they have the disease. While there is no known cure, loss of sight is largely preventable if glaucoma is caught and treated early.
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March 4, 2025
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest volunteer eye health and safety group, declares March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to promote eye health in work the workplace.
February 2, 2025
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Age-Related Macular Degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors, affecting approximately 2.1 million people nationwide. By 2050, it is expected that the number will more than double to 5.4 million. People may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk of vision loss by...
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