Glaucoma – Know your risks
Glaucoma Risk Factors include:
Having a family member with glaucoma, being over age 50, being very nearsighted, being African American or Hispanic, using steroid medications, having a history of a high eye pressure, and having a history of eye trauma.
CCB/Eye Care Caribbean encourages early detection and treatment of glaucoma by promoting awareness of glaucoma risk factors and providing access to care for individuals at increased risk.
To determine your risk for glaucoma, take this simple test.