World Glaucoma Week 2016: Beat Invisible Glaucoma
Author - Dr. Simi Paknikar
Article Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Mar 05, 2016
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World Glaucoma Week 2016: Beat Invisible Glaucoma
The World Glaucoma Week 2016 is being celebrated between March 6 and 12, 2016 by the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association to increase awareness about this eye condition that can result in blindness, and to emphasize the need for regular eye checkups to prevent glaucoma.Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is the month for glaucoma awareness, aimed at raising consciousness about this silent sight stealer disease.Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a group of eye disorders that leads to the damage of the optic nerve, often due to dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP).Quiz on Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness that may not cause any initial symptoms, thus resulting in the patient being oblivious of the condition. Here's a quiz that will help to keep your knowledge on glaucoma up-to-date.Even Rubbing Eyes can Lead to Glaucoma
Even such a normal activity like rubbing one's eyes could mean increased pressure, leading to glaucoma, doctors warn.Advertisement
