Resources for January Glaucoma Awareness Month

As doctors of optometry, you know that if detected and treated early, vision loss from glaucoma can be controlled. The key to ensuring more people get checked is patient education. The following are some resources you can use this month – and beyond – to let your patients know in-person, through social media or newsletters about glaucoma.

• National Eye Institute.
• Information about tests from Medicare.
• AOA public resources.
• YouTube video from Medicare.

It’s also important to stay up-to-date on the latest research. Read about a new technique published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science that could help diagnose glaucoma sooner.