GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH

January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month for 2023. A fundamental opportunity to bring awareness about glaucoma and how it affects people across the globe. Glaucoma affects up to 60 million people worldwide, with over half of which are said to be unaware that the disease is affecting them. Here's some more information on glaucoma, how it affects people and the importance of regular eye tests.

Glaucoma UK are one of the UK's largest glaucoma awareness charities in the UK and this year their asking members and supporters to raise awareness by sharing what glaucoma means to you. They're looking for submissions here on their website - https://glaucoma.uk/glaucoma-awareness-week/