Learn About Glaucoma
Glaucoma leads to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Elevated pressure in the eye is a risk factor, but even people with normal pressure can lose vision to glaucoma.
What Is Glaucoma? »
Understanding the basics of glaucoma is the first step to protecting your vision.
Types of Glaucoma »
Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases. The most common type is hereditary.
Common Types | Childhood Glaucoma | Traumatic Glaucoma | Normal Tension Glaucoma
Facts About Glaucoma »
- Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness
- There is no cure for glaucoma—yet
- Everyone is at risk
- There may be no symptoms
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Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Everyone, from infants to seniors is vulnerable. Moreover, among African-American and Hispanic populations, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness. continue reading »