01/05/2026
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month: Don't Let the "Silent Thief" Steal Your Sight. 👁️🗨️
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States, and it often comes with no early warning signs or pain. In fact, it's estimated that half of the people living with glaucoma don't even know they have it.
Who is at higher risk?
African Americans over age 40
Everyone over age 60, especially Hispanic/Latino Americans
People with a family history of glaucoma
individuals with diabetes
The good news? Early detection is your best defense. A comprehensive dilated eye exam can detect glaucoma in its early stages before significant vision loss occurs.
This January, prioritize your vision health. If you fall into a high-risk group or haven't had an exam recently, make that appointment. Your local Community Health Center is here to support your overall primary care needs and can help connect you to the screenings you need.