As the world's population ages,Glaucoma is becoming an increasingly important cause of blindness.
Statistics gathered by WHO (2002 published in this edition of the Bulletin by Resnikoff et al)show that glaucoma is now the second leading cause of blindness globally, after cataract
The prevalence of glaucoma in adults over the age of forty years is estimated to be about 2.5-3.0% in rural India. (Aravind Comprehensive Eye Survey, 1993). Although infants and children can rarely be affected, glaucoma is more common in the adult population.
At Sanjeevani Netralaya,Bangalore is equipped with the diagnostic tools, such as the recent version of Humphrey's automated perimeter & Goldman Applanation Tonometer to diagnose glaucoma at very early stages even before there is significant loss of vision.A free check up is organised every year for the public to create awareness.
“Glaucoma is a silent thief of sight. Glaucoma Week is to increase awareness about the disease so that we can fight against glaucoma and do not let it darken your life.”
