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Share your stories

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #glaucomaweek and tag the official WGA and the World Glaucoma Week accounts in your posts and stories.

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What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness. 78 million people have glaucoma. That is every one in 200 people aged 40, which rises to one in eight by aged 80.

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Activities around the globe

Have your eyes tested at a location near you or get inspired to organize your own activity.

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Get involved!

When it comes to glaucoma, lack of awareness may cause severe issues, that could even lead to permanent vision loss. And as glaucoma isn’t always under the radar, the World Glaucoma Week activities are crucial. How can you contribute?

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Welcome to World Glaucoma Week


World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative organized by the World Glaucoma Association. We invite patients, eye care providers, health officials and the public to join forces in organizing awareness activities worldwide. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness, and distinct challenges may be present in different regions of the world. Our goal is to alert everyone to have regular eye and optic nerve checks to detect glaucoma as early as possible because there are available treatments for all forms of glaucoma to prevent visual loss. 



Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World


This year’s theme “Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World” focuses on bringing communities worldwide to fight together against glaucoma blindness. Become involved and be a part of the activities organized over the globe. Help us raise awareness worldwide and learn more about glaucoma.


590+ activities submitted on the World Map

Thank you all for being a part of this global initiative. By joining forces, we have made a strong impact in glaucoma screening and public education. Of course, our mission doesn’t stop here. We will continue our journey of raising awareness about glaucoma and urging people to get tested


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Nepal
Free Slit Lamp Examination
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Ecuador
Virgin of Panecillo
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South Africa
Screen for Life – Laser Run
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India
Free Glaucoma Screening
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Nigeria
Public Enlightenment Campaign
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Kenya
Glaucoma Education
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Philippines
Glaucoma Lay Forum
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Germany
Glaucoma Patient Education Day
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Serbia
Eye Screening
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India
Glaucoma Exhibition
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Did you know?

Most people with glaucoma are not aware of it: most glaucoma patients have zero symptoms.

Catch the disease early and you have a great chance of preserving your vision for the years to come.

Your activity will help raise glaucoma awareness. Submit your activity, and start making a difference.

#glaucomaweek #gettested


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The Japanese Glaucoma Society joined the World Glaucoma Week 2024 with its movement “Light-up in GREEN”. Between March 10-16, hundreds of locations across Japan and overseas lit-up in green to spread awareness and impel patients to visit medical institutions.

The movement “Light-up in GREEN” launched in 2015, has been expanding yearly, reaching an impressive of up to 1,200 locations for #WGW2024

🥳 Congratulations to Japanese Glaucoma Society for the amazing engagement that do inspire us to prevent needless visual loss due to glaucoma. Our goal is to amplify #glaucomaawareness on a global scale.

🌍 To make this happen, we’re counting on your support! How can you contribute? 💪 It’s simple – share your #WGW2024 photos and videos with us! Whether it’s an awareness-raising event, engaging online content, or a fundraising initiative, your contribution is invaluable. Together, we demonstrated the strength of uniting for a glaucoma-free world. By participating, you’re not just part of a worldwide effort spearheaded by the World Glaucoma Association but you also help us in motivating others to join the action in the future!

#glaucoma #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld
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WGW 2024 – TV infographic
Light-up in GREEN
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Illuminate in Green | WGW Ecuador 2024
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East London Day Hospital

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