Glaucoma Awareness Month: Resources on Glaucoma from the National Library of Medicine
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and the Glaucoma Research Foundation estimates that more than 3 million people in the US are affected by the condition. According to MedlinePlus, Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve, and it is a leading cause of blindness in the US. The National Library of Medicine hosts a variety of online resources targeted towards different populations, which can help a wide range of people learn more about diagnosis and treatment options for glaucoma:
 Older adults can learn about glaucoma at NIHSeniorHealth.
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