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.
