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May is Healthy Vision Month
May marks Healthy Vision Month, a time for Americans to learn about what they can do to preserve their vision. With the aging Baby Boomer population, the focus on Healthy Vision Month this May is glaucoma.
Glaucoma occurs when normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the eye’s optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. Known as the “silent thief,” glaucoma typically has no symptoms or pain in the early stages of the disease. Over three million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know they have it. This is why it is so important to have regular eye exams by an eyecare professional in order to detect and treat glaucoma early.
Risk Factors:
- Age. Everyone older than age 60 is at an increased risk of developing glaucoma.
- Ethnicity. African-Americans are significantly more likely to develop glaucoma than Caucasians, and they are much more likely to suffer permanent blindness as a result. Hispanics also face an increased risk, as well as Asians.
- Family history. Those who have immediate family members with glaucoma are at a higher risk of developing the disease.
- Medical conditions. Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, hypothyroidism and being nearsighted increase your risk of developing glaucoma.
Preventive eyecare is important for people of all ages. Regular eye exams are the best way to ensure healthy vision for you and your family. For more information on vision topics, visit the Eye Health 101 section located on the left of the screen. To find an eyecare professional near you, use the doctor locator on the left of the screen.