March 12, 2009, marks the second-annual World Glaucoma Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide. Joining eye care professionals around the world, Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI) will participate in World Glaucoma Day by holding a free glaucoma screening and check-up in order raise awareness about the potential risk for disease.
Dr. Robert Broderick will be administering the screenings from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Sterling Glen Senior Living in Roslyn, New York on Thursday March 12, 2009. The address to Sterling Glen Senior Living in Roslyn is 100 Landing Road. For directions to Sterling Glen Senior Living in Roslyn, please visit their website at www.sterlingglenofroslyn.com
Glaucoma, often termed the “sneak thief of sight”, affects approximately 4 million Americans and 65 million people worldwide. In its early stages, glaucoma may present few or no symptoms and can gradually steal sight without warning. In fact, it is estimated that half of the people affected by glaucoma do not know they have it. While glaucoma can lead to blindness, early detection and treatment can help preserve sight.
World Glaucoma Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide. Spearheaded by the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association, the second-annual World Glaucoma day will be held on March 12, 2009, with governments, eye care professionals and patient groups worldwide participating in activities to raise awareness of glaucoma and encourage earlier detection to help preserve vision.