World Glaucoma Week

Start Date

11 March 2012

End Date

17 March 2012

Organisation

Glaucoma Australia

Description


World Glaucoma Week aims to raise awareness of glaucoma – an eye condition that commonly goes undiagnosed because there are often no warning signs.

According to Glaucoma Australia, glaucoma is a major cause of sight loss in adults over the age of 40. The disease is often referred to as the 'sneak thief of sight'.

Location

Worldwide

myDr says


Have your eyes tested regularly – early diagnosis and treatment can save your vision.

Get the facts on glaucoma, and see myDr's A-Z of eye conditions and eye health for lots more on vision and eye health.






 

Last Reviewed: 08 March 2012

myDr, 2012
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