Glaucoma causes irreversible vision loss due to damage to the optic nerve. The loss of sight is usually gradual and a considerable amount of peripheral (side) vision may be lost before there is an awareness of any problem. Early detection and treatment can save sight.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with glaucoma you might be feeling overwhelmed and concerned for the future. Glaucoma Australia is here to provide you with free education and support to help you manage your glaucoma and preserve your eyesight.
While there is no cure, glaucoma can be effectively managed. By attending your recommended clinical appointments and following your prescribed treatment regimen, you can keep your glaucoma under control.
Our educators are here to empower and equip you with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to take an active role in your glaucoma management. Patients who are more actively involved in their own eye care, demonstrate better treatment adherence leading to better health outcomes.
Remember, you’re not on this journey alone. Glaucoma Australia works collaboratively with ophthalmologists, optometrists, pharmacists and the broader health network to help you manage your glaucoma and maintain your quality of life.
'The thought of possibly losing my sight was too hard to accept. Having to have drops twice a day only hammered home this possibility...'
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In the spirit of reconciliation Glaucoma Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.