CNIB reports that while glaucoma tends to run in families and approximately 250,000 Canadians have it, “only one-third of Canadians (33 per cent) have spoken to their immediate families to learn whether glaucoma could be a hereditary concern.” As well, “most Canadians (71 per cent) are unaware that you could have glaucoma, but still be able to see perfectly well.” Read more here: New CNIB survey finds many Canadians less than well-informed about family history of glaucoma
What is glaucoma?:
CNIB: http://www.cnib.ca/en/your-eyes/eye-conditions/Glaucoma/
National Institute of Health (NIH): http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/glaucoma/glaucoma_facts.asp
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