More than 94 pct of people do not clearly apprehend glaucoma

Online seminar "Glaucoma - The silent thief of sight" was organized on March 12. Photo by Norvartis

The vague symptoms of glaucoma are often overlooked, making this disease the second leading cause of blindness worldwide.

Responding to World Glaucoma Week from March 6 to 12, with the sponsorship of Novartis Vietnam, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Eye Hospital, Saigon Eye Hospital System, and HelloBacsi organized an online seminar: "Glaucoma - The silent thief of sight". The seminar aimed to bring the most basic knowledge to the community as well as the signs, methods, and timing of glaucoma diagnosis to minimize the risk of impacting eye health.

Glaucoma occurs when the retinal ganglion cells and optic nerve are damaged by increased pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) beyond normal, interfering with the transmission of signals from the eye to the brain, which directly impacts the patient’s eyesight and vision. The vague symptoms of glaucoma can often be overlooked, making this disease the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, including Vietnam.

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