Eye Foundation America January is Glaucoma Awareness Month The Eye Foundation of America and the American Academy of Opthalmology wish to remind the public that early detection can help protect your sight. Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide, causing damage to the optic nerve. If left undetected and untreated, Glaucoma can cause irreversible blindness. Unfortunately, Glaucoma has no initial signs or symptoms, so regular eye exams are the key to early detection. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY http://www.eyefoundationofamerica.org/