Join us tomorrow via FB Live, at 9:30am on Saturday Jan 28th for a webinar with Ophthalmologist Dr. Renee Bovelle, tackling Glaucoma Awareness and Screening.

After cataracts, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans. Many people are unaware that:

Glaucoma strikes earlier and progresses faster in African Americans.

The risk for glaucoma is 20% higher if glaucoma is in your family.

Diabetes and hypertension are among the risk factors for developing glaucoma

African Americans should get a thorough check for glaucoma every one to two years after age 35. – Glaucoma Research Foundation