2010 World Glaucoma Week is March 7-13
Have you ever imagined what life would be like if you couldn’t see? What about if you could see, but images didn’t appear as they once did? Take a moment and really imagine it. March 8-14, 2010 is World Glaucoma Week. Organizations such as All Eyes on Glaucoma (www.alleyesonglaucoma.com) encourage people throughout the week to learn about eye health and the importance of regular, comprehensive eye exams. We must take action this month to ensure everyone in our life is receiving regular eye exams. It is also important to know the risk factors. Age and family history play a big role. People of African descent also have a higher risk than others.
Did you know that John Patrick Shanley, Academy Award Winner for Best Screenplay for “Moonstruck” and playwright of “Doubt,” was diagnosed with advanced glaucoma twelve years ago and has experienced significant vision loss? “Although
glaucoma runs in my family, I took my sight for granted until I was faced with the harsh reality that I could go permanently blind from this condition,” Shanley says. “Fortunately my timely diagnosis and treatment has allowed me to
live my life fully and to continue doing what I love.” To hear more of Shanley’s story and why he encourages everyone to receive regular eye exams, please watch this special iPSA: http://www.westglen.com/online/all_eyes_on_glaucoma.htm.
A joint initiative by Pfizer, World Glaucoma Association and World Glaucoma Patient Association, the All Eyes on Glaucoma campaign has been developed to drive public awareness of risk factors for glaucoma and the critical importance
of appropriate diagnosis among at-risk populations.
To learn more about the program and who’s at risk, please visit: www.alleyesonglaucoma.com.
information provided courtesy of West Glen Communications on behalf of All Eyes on Glaucoma Campaign
Also read my post “Glaucoma Prevention: EyeCare America offers free eye exams.”
Related Links
Medial News Today– World Glaucoma Week
World Glaucoma Day (March 12)– News and Information
International Glaucoma Association– News and information
Ghana Web– World Glaucoma Week launched in Accra
University of Texas Medical Branch– UTMB Eye Centers offer free screenings during World Glaucoma Week
