World Glaucoma Week
World Glaucoma week is observed from March 8th to the 14th 2026. It is a time to get communities, clinicians, and individuals worldwide to detect glaucoma early, treat it promptly, and eliminate preventable blindness.
The theme for this year is Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World. Glaucoma Research Foundation reports that roughly half of all people with glaucoma worldwide remain undiagnosed.
Glaucoma is a eye condition where the main nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It’s most common in adults aged 50 and over and can cause vision loss if its not diagnosed and treated early. (NHS).
A sudden onset of glaucoma can occur with some of the following symptoms, intense pain, red eye, tenderness around the eyes, seeing rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights, blurred vision, feeling sick and headaches.
According to the NHS website everyone should have regular eye tests, at least every 2 years. If you are at a higher risk of glaucoma, for example a brother, or sister, or parent have it, you may be advised to have eye tests more often.
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