GLAUCOMA
BLINDNESS RUNS IN FAMILIES
IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF GLAUCOMA OR ARE AGED 50 AND OVER HAVE YOUR EYES EXAMINED TO PREVENT BLINDNESS
DID YOU KNOW
- Glaucoma is a common eye disease - one person in ten will eventually develop glaucoma
- Glaucoma often runs in families
- Glaucoma can be controlled but it can't be cured
- Vision loss or blindness can be prevented if glaucoma is detected early and treated
- Half the people with glaucoma don't know they have it
- If you are at risk take action now before you notice any eye problems
- If you have glaucoma tell your family - they may also be at risk
YOU CAN PREVENT VISION LOSS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please speak to your family doctor
or eye care professional
Glaucoma Australia
Telephone 1800 500 880
or eye care professional
Glaucoma Australia
Telephone 1800 500 880