Glaucoma Treatment and Prevention
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American Health Assistance Foundation
American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF)
1-800-437-2423
info@ahaf.org
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that funds research seeking cures for Alzheimer's disease, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, and provides the public with information about risk factors, preventative lifestyles, available treatments and coping strategies.
AHAF's three programs are:
• Alzheimer's Disease Research
• Macular Degeneration Research
• National Glaucoma Research
We disseminate vital information to the public, especially those affected by these age-related degenerative diseases, through our website, print publications, as well as TV and radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs). Our aim is to educate people about risk factors, the latest research, treatment options, risk reduction through healthy lifestyles, and ways to cope with the effects of these diseases.
Through our toll-free phone number, 1-800-437-2423, people can speak directly with a member of our information services staff, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm for answers to questions, support and referrals.
Please visit www.ahaf.org for more information.
Glaucoma Treatment and Prevention
Learn basic glaucoma information, prevention techniques and treatments from an expert.
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Dr. Guy Eakin: Glaucoma is a degenerative eye disease that affects 17 million people worldwide. Well, glaucoma can affect anyone at any age; it is a leading cause of blindness among African Americans and Hispanics in the United States. An Estimated 3.
3 million Americans will have glaucoma by the year 2020.
Glaucoma is actually a group of eye disorders that leads to damage of the optic nerve. Called the "the sneak thief of sight," it has no symptoms until irreversible vision loss has occurred. In fact, vision experts believe that half of those affected by glaucoma may not even know it, since there are usually no symptoms in its earlier stages. By the time a person notices something is wrong, the disease has already caused considerable damage. Vision lost by glaucoma cannot be regained. About 10% of the people with the disease are blind. The only way to know if you have glaucoma is to visit your eye doctor, and eye examination can accurately diagnose glaucoma.
For people suffering from glaucoma, sight-saving treatments are available, especially if the disease is discovered in time.
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