01/06/2026
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and there's a reason it's called the "silent thief of sight."
Most seniors don't realize they have glaucoma until significant vision loss has already occurred. There's no pain. No obvious symptoms. Just gradual, irreversible damage happening quietly in the background.
By age 80, more than 10% of people have glaucoma. And it's the leading cause of preventable blindness.
This is what makes glaucoma so dangerous:
🔴 No early warning signs: Vision loss happens so gradually most people don't notice
🔴 Peripheral vision goes first: Straight-ahead vision stays clear until late stages
🔴 Damage is permanent: Once vision is lost, it can't be restored
🔴 It's preventable: Early detection and treatment can save sight
That's why regular eye exams aren't optional for seniors, they're essential.
This January, Make the Call. Because your parent's independence depends on their vision. Let's protect it.