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Glaucoma: Glaucoma Research Foundation
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Glaucoma is a commonly misunderstood disease. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, over three million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know they have it. DocShop has compiled the following information as an educational resource, and can help you locate a glaucoma specialist near you. Find answers to frequently asked questions: What is glaucoma? What are the symptoms or signs of glaucoma? And examine the treatments available for glaucoma.
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Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, the Glaucoma Research Foundation is the oldest national foundation working to prevent vision loss from glaucoma by investing in innovative research, education and support with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.
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Approximately 2.2 million Americans have glaucoma (National Eye Institute) and an additional 1.5 to 2 million may be undiagnosed (Glaucoma Research Foundation and National Eye Institute). Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S., the first leading cause of preventable blindness and the leading cause of blindness among African-Americans. Worldwide, it is estimated that approximately 67 million people are suspected of having glaucoma.
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