Did you know?
Approximately 300,000 Australians have glaucoma, but 50% of those people are completely unaware they have a potentially blinding eye disease! Why? Generally there are no symptoms or warning signs in the early stages of glaucoma. This is why glaucoma is known as the ‘silent thief of sight’.
Are you at risk?
If your parents or siblings have glaucoma, you have a 1 in 4 chance of developing glaucoma. Likewise, if you have glaucoma, your children are also exposed to the same risk! The risk increases to 56% if there is advanced glaucoma in the family.
What should I do?
The only way to know if you have glaucoma is to visit an optometrist for a simple eye test – it’s quick and easy and it just might save your eyesight!
Don’t let glaucoma blindside your future.
Call us on 9728 7288 to book an eye test today.
