03/01/2026
Glaucoma Awareness Month – Message from Dr. Amit Zope, Atharva Eye Care & Laser Centre
January reminds us of a silent threat to vision – glaucoma. Often called the “sneak thief of sight,” glaucoma damages the optic nerve slowly and without warning. Most people feel no pain, no early symptoms, yet the loss is permanent once it begins. In India, nearly 12 million people live with glaucoma, and more than 90% remain undiagnosed. That means millions risk blindness simply because they never knew.
Dr. Amit Zope, eye surgeon at Atharva Eye Care & Laser Centre in Kalyan and Ambernath, stresses that routine eye checkups are the only way to catch glaucoma early. Simple tests like intraocular pressure measurement and optic nerve evaluation can save sight. For those with diabetes, hypertension, or a family history of eye disease, regular screening is even more critical.
Glaucoma Awareness Month is not just about statistics – it is about protecting your everyday life: reading, driving, seeing loved ones. Early detection is the difference between living with clear vision or facing irreversible loss. Don’t wait for symptoms. Take action today. Book your eye examination at Atharva Eye Care & Laser Centre and safeguard your vision for tomorrow.