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About half of those with glaucoma don't even know they have it. The earlier we catch and treat it, the less likely someone will lose sight or go blind. If you have a direct relative who has glaucoma, you may be up to 10 times more likely to have glaucoma and not have any symptoms.
3 easy ways to find a glaucoma doctor in your area:
Not a problem! Here are some options to get free or low-cost eye care:
You may be able to get a free eye exam by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Click here to find out if you qualify.
If you don’t have insurance, you can get free care from community programs. To find a community health center near you, click here.
There are many places that can help you pay for eye care. Click here to see their complete list and information.
The National Eye Institute website has other ways to get free or affordable eye care! Click here to visit their web page.
American Glaucoma Society doctors offer free glaucoma surgery! Click here to see if you qualify and find a specialist.
If you get checked and you do not have glaucoma, you still may get glaucoma in the future. Because you are at a higher risk of getting glaucoma, you should be checked out more frequently by a doctor.
At the very least, you should get an eye exam every two years. Depending on what your doctor thinks when they check out your eyes, they might suggest seeing them more often.
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