Activities around the globe
Have your eyes tested at a location near you or get inspired to organize your own activity.
World Glaucoma Week is a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) in order to raise awareness on glaucoma.
A whopping 400+ activities were posted on the official World Glaucoma Week 2021 World Map, reaching all corners of the world. Thank you for being a part of our global community!
Save the date for next year: March 6-12, 2022
| “The overarching goal of this campaign is for everyone to know about the disease called ‘glaucoma’ and encourage the general public to go and get tested. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, but with early treatment, the damage may get limited and sight may be saved. By promoting regular testing, we also want glaucoma patients to get their relatives involved, as the chances of them getting glaucoma are 10 times higher than someone with no glaucoma history in their close family environment. Therefore, the World Glaucoma Week is a great opportunity to raise awareness through word of mouth.” Fabian Lerner President World Glaucoma Association |
In need of inspiration for your World Glaucoma Week activity? Start by browsing the archives!
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.
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It’s a wrap for the first ever free patient webinar on glaucoma! 👏 We want to sincerely thank all viewers for joining the discussion on Lifestyle & Glaucoma! We hope you gained great insights on how lifestyle, behavior, and diet can impact sight. Did you miss the broadcast, or want to rewatch the session? The webinar is available on the WGA website, including subtitles in various languages! More 👉https://wga.one/wga/patient-webinar/
