World Glaucoma week returns from 8-14th March 2026 shining a spotlight on one of the world’s leading causes of irreversible blindness. According to global estimates, more than 4.5 million people have already lost their sight to glaucoma, often without realising anything was wrong until it was too late. EARLY DETECTION SAVES SIGHT.
What exactly is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly damages the optic nerve, the cable that sends visual information from the eye to the brain. If it is not treated it can cause permanent sight loss or blindness.
The most common types include:
• Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG): develops slowly and silently, with NO symptoms, symptoms only appearing after permanent vision loss.
• Angle Closure Glaucoma (ACG): a sudden pressure spike leading to eye pain and blurred vision, progressing very quickly and requiring urgent treatment.
Why is it so dangerous?
It usually develops very slowly, the early stages have no symptoms. Vision loss starts with peripheral (side) vision and once sight is lost it cannot be restored.
That’s why Glaucoma is often called “The Silent Thief of Sight”
Who is at risk?
Anyone…
• over the age of 40
• with a family history of Glaucoma
• with long term steroid use
• with HIGH Myopia
• with High Blood Pressure or Diabetes
Can it be treated?
Yes, but not cured. Treatment aims to stop or slow further damage:
• Eye drops (most common)
• Laser treatment
• Surgery
That is why regular eye exams are essential because Glaucoma can be detected before you start to lose vision.
So even if you don’t need glasses, this February and March make an appointment for an Eye Health Check with our team at Seepoint Opticas. With advanced diagnostic equipment and patient focused approach Seepoint is ideally placed to help protect your sight for the future.
Call Seepoint Javea on 966 463 420 today to book your free eye test. Your future vision is worth it.
