January 2024

Help Raise Awareness About Glaucoma

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an excellent time to get a  comprehensive dilated eye exam—the most effective way to test for glaucoma—and to encourage your loved ones to get tested, too.

More than three million people in the US and an estimated 80 million people worldwide have glaucoma—a group of conditions that affects the optic nerve. Although there’s currently no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can protect your vision. Eye doctors recommend going for eye health examinations every year. Since glaucoma usually presents no symptoms and warning signs, spreading awareness is critically important.

Some of the ways people can help spread awareness of the disease include:

Sharing glaucoma awareness posts on social media.
Getting a yearly eye examination and encouraging others to do the same.
Participating in community group discussions and fundraisers.
Supporting organizations such as Glaucoma Research Foundation, which funds essential research to help find a cure for the disease.
Referring others, including your eye doctor, to informational websites such as glaucoma.org to get reliable information to prevent and treat glaucoma.

The Faces of Glaucoma Campaign

Throughout the month of January, Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) is partnering with Bausch + Lomb to share educational resources and patient stories to empower individuals to take care of their eye health.

The Faces of Glaucoma campaign showcases the diverse stories of glaucoma patients and shares facts and information to raise awareness. In addition, for the third consecutive year, the campaign features a fundraising challenge that will match every dollar raised up to $20,000 in support of GRF research for a potential glaucoma cure.

To participate, make your donation online today!

“People think glaucoma is an ‘old person’s disease’ you can’t do anything about. I’m proof that isn’t true. Thanks to my eye doctor and Glaucoma Research Foundation, there is help, and there is hope.”
Trinh Green
Glaucoma Patient, Oakland, CA

The 6th Annual Glaucoma Patient Summit

The 6th annual Glaucoma Patient Summit will highlight advances in treatment options and practical information to help you understand and live with glaucoma. Summit speakers include leading glaucoma specialists, patients, and caregivers.

June 28 – 29, 2024
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sessions, topics, and seminars at the 2024 Glaucoma Patient Summit will include:
- Patient Perspectives
- Medication Treatment Options
- Surgical Treatment Options
- Lifestyle Tips for Patients
- Types and Stages of Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Research Progress Update
- Be Your Own Eye Care Advocate
- Living Well with Glaucoma
- Audience Questions and Answers from Our Experts

Learn More and Register

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