This month we are reminding everyone of the importance of routine eye examinations. Glaucoma is called the silent thief of sight. It is a sneaky condition, which is entirely symptomless until it is advanced. People with undiagnosed glaucoma have no changes in their vision to alert them to what is underway in their eye(s).
Glaucoma Awareness Month
What can you do? Easy, have routine eye examinations after the age of forty.
Secondly, find out about your family history. If you had a grandparent with poor vision, or eye problems, find out what their diagnosis was.
If you have more questions come and ask us.
Or try Glaucoma New Zealand’s excellent website. This organisation is all about education and resources. There are some fabulous webinars by Kiwi ophthalmologists who really can explain things in understandable language.