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Glaucoma

Some Important Information You Should Know About Glaucoma. This section provides some basic information about Glaucoma, who is at risk, and what Medicare is doing to help prevent or detect glaucoma for people at high risk.

Websites

National Eye Institute (NEI), National Institutes of Health

The NEI website contains eye health information on the most common eye disorders and there treatments. It also has available consumer eye care resources.

Prevent Blindness American

The Prevent Blindness America website offers many programs and services to help fight blindness and save sight. You can find many consumer resources, basic eye tests and information on all eye services, offered, including services for school aged children.
The Glaucoma Foundation

The Glaucoma Foundation website contains information on the causes, detection, and treatment of glaucoma. The Glaucoma Foundation can also be contacted by calling 1-800-GLAUCOMA (1-800-452-8266).

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