In recognition of Prevent Blindness America designating January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month building community awareness of the risks is important in helping patients avoid vision loss.

“Baby boomers and seniors need to know that glaucoma risk increases considerably after the age of 40 and once over 60 years of age you are 6 times more likely to get glaucoma, even without any family or medical history. Your risk is further increased 4-9 times if you have any family history of glaucoma. These risk factors are well established,” com..

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