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January 2009 - Glaucoma

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and affects an estimated four million people, many who are older adults. Many people do not understand the consequences of glaucoma and, more importantly, that its impact can be significantly reduced. The links to articles, Web sites and other resources below will help you learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this disease.

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	Facts about Glaucoma (NIH Senior Health) Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. While glaucoma can strike anyone, the risk is much greater for people over 60, African Americans over 40, and anyone with a family history of glaucoma. Read More
	High Eye Pressure and Glaucoma (Xalatan) High eye pressure (also known as high intraocular pressure or high IOP) can put you at risk for glaucoma. When pressure in the eye is high, it can hurt the optic nerve. You can't usually feel high eye pressure. And there often are no symptoms at first. Since damage to your sight can't be fixed, it is important to have regular eye exams—especially if you are at risk. Read More
	How is Glaucoma Detected? (Xalatan) In its early stages, glaucoma usually has no symptoms. Regular and complete eye exams are the best way to detect glaucoma. The tests for glaucoma are generally simple and comfortable. But only your eye doctor can diagnose and treat glaucoma. Read More.

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