This week marks World Glaucoma Day, a silent disease that leads to blindness. It has been researched that black people are at higher risk of contracting the disease, however, it tends for one to easily detect early the disease.
With the theme, ‘The world is bright, save your sight’, here are some things to know about glaucoma.
When to see a doctor
If you experience symptoms that come on suddenly, you may have acute angle-closure glaucoma. Symptoms include severe headache and severe eye pain. You need treatment as soon as possible. Go to an emergency room or call an eye doctor’s (ophthalmologist’s) office immediately.