We celebrate March 6 every year World Glaucoma Daywhich has been celebrated since 2008 on the initiative of the World Association of Patients and the World Organization of Glaucoma Societies.

Glaucoma is a group of severe chronic eye diseases that lead to complete blindness due to increased intraocular pressure and atrophy of the optic nerve.

World Glaucoma Day aims to involve society in timely diagnosis of the disease and mandatory treatment. The problem is a late visit to the doctor, when vision is almost lost. There are about 100 million people with glaucoma, so it is extremely important to raise awareness about the sad consequences of the disease.

Causes of glaucoma and recommendations

Concomitant diseases are the cause of glaucoma:

• stress
• injuries
• genetics

But there are some recommendations to prevent the disease for people with risk factors:

• Straight head position
• Being in well-lit rooms
• Restriction of physical activity
• Mental balance
• Balanced nutrition
• Quality sleep
• Regular vision diagnostics with pressure measurement