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More than 3 million Americans have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases often caused by increased pressure inside the eye, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation.
The best way to protect yourself is to be aware of your risk and to make sure you have a comprehensive screening regularly. People with higher risk for glaucoma include:
* Those with family history of glaucoma
* African-Americans over the age of 40
* Anyone with elevated eye pressure
* Anyone over the age of 60 (the older you are, the more you are at risk)
While glaucoma can not be cured, it can often be treated. The Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai Hospital offers a variety of treatment options -- from screening to surgical procedures. Log on to www.lifebridgehealth.org to find out more about the Krieger Eye Institute.
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Health News
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
More than 3 million Americans have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases often caused by increased pressure inside the eye, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation.
The best way to protect yourself is to be aware of your risk and to make sure you have a comprehensive screening regularly. People with higher risk for glaucoma include:
* Those with family history of glaucoma
* African-Americans over the age of 40
* Anyone with elevated eye pressure
* Anyone over the age of 60 (the older you are, the more you are at risk)
While glaucoma can not be cured, it can often be treated. The Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai Hospital offers a variety of treatment options -- from screening to surgical procedures. Log on to www.lifebridgehealth.org to find out more about the Krieger Eye Institute.
- Get Those Eyes Examined, Or A 'sneak Thief' Might Steal Your Sight
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, so the Kentucky Optometric Association is emphasizing the need for an annual dilated eye exam. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S., but awareness surrounding the disease is relatively...
- After Surgery, Things Are Looking Up
Editor's Note: Marketing Department writer Sandra Crockett had eye surgery in May at the Krieger Eye Institute and is sharing her experience with our blog readers. You can read about her preparing for surgery here. It was all worth it. The four separate...
- All In Favor, Say Eye
Several initiatives allowed residents in Baltimore County and the city of Baltimore to have their eyes screened in 2009. The Eyes Have It program, created by the Polakoff Foundation, offers monthly free glaucoma screenings at hospitals through the city,...
- Free Glaucoma Screening Available At Sinai
The Eyes Have It Program (EHIP) offers free monthly glaucoma screenings to all Baltimore citizens. Glaucoma is a blinding eye disease with no obvious warning signs. A FREE glaucoma screening will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September...
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