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Join us in raising awareness and helping prevent vision loss from glaucoma!
Mark your calendar for World Glaucoma Day on March 12th and join us in raising awareness about this eye disease that can cause irreversible blindness. This day was established in 2008 by the World Glaucoma Association to help spread knowledge and understanding of the condition, its diagnosis, treatment, and management. It's also a great opportunity to show support for those living with glaucoma, offering comfort and hope that there are treatments available to help them maintain their vision. So don't miss out – let's all come together on this day to increase knowledge and awareness of glaucoma!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>400 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first known description of glaucoma symptoms was made by the ancient Greeks, although the disease was not yet named.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1857</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Glaucoma Surgery</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first successful surgery for glaucoma, known as iridectomy, was performed by Albrecht von Graefe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Laser Trabeculoplasty</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first use of Laser trabeculoplasty was introduced as a treatment for open-angle glaucoma, providing a less invasive option for patients.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Glaucoma Association</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Glaucoma Association was formed to enhance the dissemination of knowledge among glaucoma specialists across the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Glaucoma Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first World Glaucoma Day was held to raise awareness about glaucoma, known as “the silent thief of sight", due to its subtle onset.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Research glaucoma</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to learn about glaucoma. Read articles, watch videos, and talk to your doctor about the condition. The more you know about glaucoma, the better prepared you'll be to help others.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share information about glaucoma with your family and friends. Posting on social media or starting a conversation in person can help bring attention to the condition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Schedule an eye exam</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage your loved ones to get their eyes checked by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Early detection is key for treating glaucoma.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a contribution to a research organization or charity that focuses on understanding and treating glaucoma.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraiser or educational event to increase awareness of glaucoma and raise money for research.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Glaucoma Day is an important event that raises awareness about glaucoma - a potentially sight-threatening eye condition. The goal is to raise public awareness of the disease and educate people on its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Can lead to early diagnosis</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By educating people about glaucoma, World Glaucoma Day can lead to early diagnosis and treatment of the condition. Early diagnosis and treatment can slow down or even prevent further vision loss. It also allows for timely lifestyle changes to be made due to any new challenges associated with living with glaucoma.</p></div></div>
World Glaucoma Day is celebrated on March 12 every year. In 2024 World Glaucoma Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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