Glaucoma and Eye Health for Older Adults

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States and worldwide, yet half of people who have glaucoma don't know they have it. Older adults are especially at risk, but regular screening and consistent treatment can help prevent vision loss from glaucoma. Dr. Silas Wang will discuss what glaucoma is, who is at higher risk, how to be screened, and how it is treated. He will also review some tips for maintaining eye health as you get older.

This program is a collaboration between the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center at Mass General and Mass Eye and Ear.

This online program is free and open to Mass General staff, patients, and the general public. No registration needed.

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Speaker: Silas Wang, MD

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