Sunday, January 5, 2014

Doctor & Associates Highlights Glaucoma Awareness Month


Prevent Blindness America has designated January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Patients should be particularly sensitive to the fact that in African-American and Hispanic populations, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness. Glaucoma risk factors include any family history-especially among siblings-of glaucoma, vascular disease, early menopause, certain diseases such as diabetes and an increase in risk as patients transcend through their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. While there is controversy about the exact nature and benefit of glaucoma screenings, we know for sure that key step in preventing vision loss from glaucoma is early detection, diagnosis and treatment. There is a clear need for regular eye exams with glaucoma testing as indicated by your risk factors and examination AND we strongly recommend that siblings of glaucoma patients be screened each and every year as their risk of developing glaucoma is some 5 times higher than the typical population.
 
If you or someone you know would like to learn more glaucoma risks please schedule an glaucoma eye exam at Doctor & Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor & Associates in Fairfield County or facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule an appointment.
 
Doctor & Associates is a leading Fairfield County Connecticut eye care practice with offices at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.