Every year, international eye health organisations, universities, opticians and patients alike combine efforts to raise awareness of the widespread effects of glaucoma. Known as the 'silent thief of sight', glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness globally, affecting over 1 million people in the UK. The World Glaucoma Association estimates that up to 50% of people living with glaucoma aren't aware of having the condition - and are missing out on diagnosis and treatment that could save their vision.
Being proactive with your eye health by having an eye test at least once every 2 years is the best way to diagnose glaucoma, and gives you a chance to preserve your vision. You know what you shouldn't do? Fall for misinformation about the condition - and trust us, there's a lot of it circulating online.
So, on this glaucoma week, we've put together 5 common myths about glaucoma - and the truth behind them - so you have all the facts you need to protect your vision.