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World Glaucoma Week @GlaucomaWeek

A global initiative to raise awareness on glaucoma. #glaucomaweek

Joined February 2015
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We're still buzzing after the success of our recent #WGW2025! Thank you to our community for making this years campaign a triumph. From eye screenings and awareness talks to online campaigns and community events, this year has been truly inspiring! 🌍 #GlaucomaWeek
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LAST DAY OF WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK! 🚨 👁️ Glaucoma awareness doesn’t stop today. We urge our community to keep advocating, keep testing, and keep spreading the word globally. #GlaucomaWeek #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld #WGA
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Knowledge is power... 🧠️ Glaucoma can be treated if detected early - but millions worldwide don’t realise they have it until it’s too late. Share these resources and help save vision. Learn more at worldglaucomaweek.org #GlaucomaWeek #WGA #UnderstandingGlaucoma #GetTested
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, often progressing without symptoms until significant vision loss occurs. Thank you to Nuttamon Srisamran for sharing this video outlining what Glaucoma is, and why early detection is crucial. #WorldGlaucomaWeek
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From vibrant awareness walks in Nairobi to insightful webinars in Paris, free screening camps in São Paulo to educational sessions in Sydney - communities worldwide are coming together to shine a light on glaucoma. Find an activity near you: tinyurl.com/3x7u3nj3 #WGW2025
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Introducing the WGW Patient Committee 👁️🌍 The Patient Committee plays a pivotal role in shaping our annual event, bringing together patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to highlight the importance of early detection and ongoing care. #WorldGlaucomaWeek
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The importance of WGW
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WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK STARTS NOW! 👁️🚀 From March 9-15, we’re uniting worldwide to spread awareness, encourage early detection, and fight preventable blindness. Let’s take action together for a glaucoma-free world! #WGW2025 #GlaucomaWeek #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld
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THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! ⏰ We're inviting eye care professionals, industries, and glaucoma societies to participate by organising screenings, educational events, and other activities for our global community. #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld
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A big thank you to Korean actress, Cho Yeo Jeong for shooting this promotional video for us. It's brilliant to have someone with such a amazing platform advocating for this important cause. 👏 Watch now - worldglaucomaweek.org/video-… #GlaucomaWeek #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld
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📍 FIND AN EVENT NEAR YOU! World Glaucoma Week is packed with global activities, from free eye exams to awareness events, walks, and educational talks. Be part of the movement! Learn more: worldglaucomaweek.org/activi… #GlaucomaWeek #FindAnEvent #GetTested #GlaucomaAwareness
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WHY AWARENESS MATTERS 💙👁 👁 Millions are undiagnosed. 👩‍⚕️ Regular eye exams can save vision. 🌍 Access to care is unequal. Join us in advocating for better eye health worldwide - worldglaucomaweek.org
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World Glaucoma Week is built on action, and we need YOU to help spread awareness! 📢 Submit your activity now and get featured on the World Glaucoma Week website! worldglaucomaweek.org/activi… #GlaucomaWeek #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld #GetTested #PreventBlindness #JoinUs
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World Glaucoma Week is coming March 9-15, 2025, and we are uniting for a glaucoma-free world! 🌍🗓️ Mark your calendars and join us in spreading awareness, advocating for early detection, and taking action! worldglaucomaweek.org #GlaucomaWeek #GetTested #PreventBlindness
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🤩 What a week! Thank you for being part of it! For# WGW2024, people from 64 countries joined the impressive amount of over 600 activities all around the globe.👏 Take a look at this WGW edition's insights here 👉 worldglaucomaweek.org #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld
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JGS is lit up in green 1,200 locations in Japan and overseas! 💚 🌍 Your action helps unite us for a glaucoma-free world. Details 👉 worldglaucomaweek.org/this-i…
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👀Did you know that: 💡Today 78 million people have glaucoma, and it's expected to reach 111.8 million by 2040 💡50% of glaucoma is undetected in develop countries, and 90% in developing countries 💡1 billion people have no access to eye-care #glaucomaawareness"
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During #WGW2024 you can gain better understanding about Glaucoma.🔎Here is what you need to know: 💡Corticoids are good and effective medications for many health problems, but they may cause Glaucoma #glaucomaawareness #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld
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🙌It's #WGW2024, so let’s increase #glaucomaawareness 💡The key to Glaucoma Treatment with Eyedrops is regularity and persistence. Glaucoma eyedrops may cause discomfort so talking with your doctor can help you feel better #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld
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🥳The World Glaucoma Week 2024 begins TODAY! The goal is to increase glaucoma awareness and minimise the visual loss it can cause. So let’s get to work, shall we?🙌 Be part of #WGW2024 -> worldglaucomaweek.org/activi… #glaucoma #UnitingForAGlaucomaFreeWorld
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